Lancaster Island
About
Lancaster Island, also known as "Radclif" and "Turnip", is an island in or near The Navy Group, in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It covers about 2.8 hectares (6.8 acres), with 0.9 km (0.5 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 86 m (283 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 |
|---|---|
| Where | In or near The Navy Group |
| Also known as | Radclif, Turnip |
| Area | 2.77 ha (6.84 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.86 km (0.53 mi) |
| Highest point | 86 m (283 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Potato Island, 168 m (0.10 mi) south Codfish Island, 286 m (0.18 mi) southwest The Navy Islands Group, 381 m (0.24 mi) south |
| Nearest town | Halsteads Bay, ONT, 3.4 km (2.1 mi) west |
| Coordinates | 44.34694, -76.04945 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FBWDN |
| 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.