Lotus Island
About
Lotus Island is an island northeast (downriver) of Deer and Douglas Islands, near the International Boundary, in the Town of Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York. It covers about 4.3 hectares (10.7 acres), with 1.2 km (0.8 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 92 m (302 ft) above sea level.
Facts
| Location | Town of Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Where | Nortlheast (downriver) of Deer and Dougas Islands; near International Boundary |
| Area | 4.33 ha (10.70 acres) |
| Shoreline | 1.21 km (0.75 mi) |
| Highest point | 92 m (302 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Elephant (or Elephants) Back [Island], 293 m (0.18 mi) northeast Douglas Island, 360 m (0.22 mi) southwest Ina Island, 511 m (0.32 mi) northeast |
| Nearest town | Westminster Park, NY (on Wellesley Island), 2.6 km (1.6 mi) southwest |
| Coordinates | 44.36784, -75.90190 |
| Official name record | GNIS 956040 |
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).