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Cockburn Island lies gracefully within the Thousand Islands region along the Canada-US border, specifically in Ontario, Canada. It is part of the picturesque Brock Group, a collection of islands that dot the St. Lawrence River. This island can be found east of McDonald Point and downriver from Everest Island, adding to the natural charm and complexity of this renowned archipelago.

Administratively, Cockburn Island is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Elizabethtown-Kitley within the county of Leeds and Grenville. The island’s geographical coordinates place it at a centroid of 44° 33′ 45″ N latitude and 75° 42′ 34″ W longitude. This positioning situates it within the two-minute box grid of 44^34′ x 75^42′, an area known for its scenic beauty and rich natural heritage. While the island does not have any former or informal names noted, its connection to the surrounding geographical features and its place within the Thousand Islands makes it a notable part of this diverse landscape.

Island or Feature Name
Cockburn Island

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 33′ 45″ N – 75° 42′ 34″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^34′ x 75^42′

Location and description
In or near The Brock Group, east of McDonald Point and downriver of Everest Island

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Elizabethtown-Kitley

County
Leeds and Grenville

Province / State
ONT

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
245

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