O’Neil or O’Neill Island
About
O'Neil Island (also spelled O'Neill) is an island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, northwest (downriver) of Van Buren Island and east of Cook Point (of Canadian mainland). It is also known as "Bluff", "Flat" and "Hog". It covers about 2.5 hectares (6.1 acres), with 0.9 km (0.6 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 81 m (264 ft) above sea level. The name was adopted officially on 31 March 1924.
Facts
| Location | Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Where | Northwest(downriver) of Van Buren Island, east of Cook Point (of Canadian mainland) |
| Also known as | Bluff, Flat |
| Area | 2.46 ha (6.08 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.94 km (0.58 mi) |
| Highest point | 81 m (264 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Berry Island, 220 m (0.14 mi) north Cook Point (of Canadian mainland), 309 m (0.19 mi) west Van Buren Island, 493 m (0.31 mi) southeast |
| Nearest town | Poole's Resort, ONT, 2.6 km (1.6 mi) north |
| Coordinates | 44.40833, -75.89500 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FECMI |
| Official name adopted | 1924-03-31 |
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.