Jackstraw Island
About
Jackstraw Island is an island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It covers about 0.2 hectares (0.6 acres), with 0.2 km (0.1 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 77 m (252 ft) above sea level. The name was adopted officially on 6 April 1950.
Facts
| Location | Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.24 ha (0.59 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.20 km (0.12 mi) |
| Highest point | 77 m (252 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Sisters [Islands], 546 m (0.34 mi) north Gordon Island, 595 m (0.37 mi) east Fair Point (of Canadian mainland), 694 m (0.43 mi) northwest |
| Nearest town | Gray’s Beach, ONT, 929 m (0.58 mi) northwest |
| Coordinates | 44.33195, -76.10987 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FBREQ |
| 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.
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