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Fern Island is nestled within the Thousand Islands region, straddling the US-Canada border. This island falls under the jurisdiction of the United States and is part of Jefferson County, New York. Its precise location can be pinpointed in the northwest, downriver from Deshler Island, close to the area known as Westminster Park on Wellesley Island.

In terms of administrative boundaries, Fern Island is situated within the municipality of Alexandria. This island, also informally referred to as Ski Island, is within the specific geographic coordinates marked by the two-minute box of 44°22′ latitude and 75°54′ longitude. Its proximity to well-known landmarks within the Thousand Islands makes it an integral part of this scenic and historically rich region.

Island or Feature Name
Fern Island

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long

Two-Minute Box
44^22′ x 75^54′

Location and description
Northwest (downriver) of Deshler Island, near Westminster Park (on Wellesley Island)

Former, informal, or alternate names
see Ski Island

Municipality
Alexandria

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
367

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