Watch Island [1]
About
Watch Island is an island in the Town of Hammond, St. Lawrence County, New York, southwest (upriver) of the head of Oak Island and of St. Margarettes Island. It covers 1.3 hectares (3.3 acres), has a shoreline of 0.5 km (0.3 mi) and rises to 85 m (280 ft) above sea level.
Facts
| Location | Town of Hammond, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Where | Southwest (upriver) of the head of Oak Island, and southwest (upriver) of St. Margarettes Island |
| Area | 1.33 ha (3.29 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.49 km (0.30 mi) |
| Highest point | 85 m (280 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Angel Isle, 404 m (0.25 mi) southwest Saint Margarettes, 545 m (0.34 mi) northeast St. Margarettes Island, 545 m (0.34 mi) northeast |
| Nearest town | Schermerhorn Landing, NY, 2.4 km (1.5 mi) east |
| Coordinates | 44.40784, -75.82024 |
| Official name record | GNIS 977187 |
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).