Forsyth Island
About
Forsyth Island, also known as "Hope", "Parmenter" or "Quarry", is an island in or near The Admiralty Group, in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It covers about 8.8 hectares (21.7 acres), with 1.7 km (1.1 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 85 m (279 ft) above sea level. The name was adopted officially on 6 April 1950. Quarry Island is known today as Forsyth Island, near Gananoque. From 1930 to 1950 a caretaker couple lived on the island year round.
Facts
| Location | Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Where | In or near The Admiralty Group |
| Also known as | Hope, Parmenter, Quarry |
| Area | 8.78 ha (21.70 acres) |
| Shoreline | 1.74 km (1.08 mi) |
| Highest point | 85 m (279 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Eaglescrag [Island], 232 m (0.14 mi) south Polaris Island, 295 m (0.18 mi) southeast Moneysunk Island, 349 m (0.22 mi) south |
| Nearest town | Gananoque, Town, ONT, 2.4 km (1.5 mi) north |
| Coordinates | 44.31083, -76.16139 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FBEXL |
| Official name adopted | 1950-04-06 |
Sources
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Area and shoreline computed from map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
- Elevation: Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Thousand Islands Life: Detroit Photographic Co. – continued
- Thousand Islands Life: Thank you Frank Eames…