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Located within the picturesque Thousand Islands region along the Canada-US border, Mosquito Island is part of the United States. This small island is uniquely positioned in the waters of Jefferson County, New York, and falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Orleans. Its precise location is marked by the coordinates 44°17’55″N latitude and 76°02’44″W longitude, placing it firmly within the two-minute box of 44°18′ x 76°02′.

Mosquito Island, with its evocative name, is one of the many islands that collectively form this famous archipelago. Each island contributes to the Thousand Islands’ reputation as a place of natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Although the specifics of Mosquito Island’s geography and history are limited, its presence in this region underscores the diversity and appeal of the Thousand Islands as a whole, making it an intriguing part of the area’s landscape.

Island or Feature Name
Mosquito Island

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
441755N 0760244W

Two-Minute Box
44^18′ x 76^02′

Location and description

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Orleans

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
812

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