Imperial Isle
About
Imperial Isle, sometimes called Imperial Island, is an island in the Village of Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York. It covers about 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres), with 0.3 km (0.2 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 77 m (252 ft) above sea level.
Gilbert T. Rafferty of Pittsburgh bought Imperial Island, tore down the cottage there and built a stone castle. Rafferty served eight years as commodore of the Thousand Islands Yacht Club.
Facts
| Location | Village of Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.47 ha (1.16 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.32 km (0.20 mi) |
| Highest point | 77 m (252 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Hub Island [1], 102 m (0.06 mi) northeast Belle Island or Belle Isle, 199 m (0.12 mi) southwest Heart Island, 278 m (0.17 mi) northeast |
| Nearest town | Alexandria Bay, NY, 879 m (0.55 mi) southeast |
| Coordinates | 44.34173, -75.92523 |
| Official name record | GNIS 953615 |
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (public domain).
- Area and shoreline computed from map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
- Elevation: U.S. Geological Survey 3D Elevation Program (public domain).
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