Whiskey Island [3] or Whisky Island
About
Whiskey Island, also spelled Whisky Island and also known as "Coral", is an island in the Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, south of the west end of Grindstone Island. It covers 1.4 hectares (3.4 acres), has a shoreline of 0.7 km (0.4 mi) and rises to 80 m (264 ft) above sea level.
Whiskey Island was part of a summer colony of wealthy easterners at the head of Grindstone Island, with Watch Island and Papoose Island.
Facts
| Location | Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Where | South of the west end of Grindstone Island |
| Also known as | Coral |
| Area | 1.39 ha (3.43 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.69 km (0.43 mi) |
| Highest point | 80 m (264 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Papoose Island, 310 m (0.19 mi) east Watch Island [3], 344 m (0.21 mi) north Gull Rock, 586 m (0.36 mi) southeast |
| Nearest town | Grindstone, NY, 4.1 km (2.5 mi) north |
| Coordinates | 44.24728, -76.15300 |
| Official name record | GNIS 971054 |
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).
- Thousand Islands Life: Sharon Ammen's “May Irwin” is a 10+