Casino Island
About
Casino Island, also known as "Staples", is an island in the Village of Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, west of the village and connected to it by a bridge.
In the early 1920s a float plane used for flights in the islands was stationed at Casino Island, which was then owned by the Thousand Island House.
Facts
| Location | Village of Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Where | West of Alexandria Bay, NY, and connected to it by a bridge |
| Also known as | Staples |
| Nearest places | Otter Creek, 284 m (0.18 mi) south Broadway Shoal, 316 m (0.20 mi) northeast Florence Island, 415 m (0.26 mi) northwest |
| Nearest town | Alexandria Bay, NY, 459 m (0.29 mi) east |
| Coordinates | 44.33700, -75.92329 |
| Official name record | GNIS 971964 |
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (public domain).
- Thousand Islands Life: First Airplane Service in the Islands