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Stony Island is an island in the eastern end of Lake Ontario.[1][2] It is located in Jefferson County, New York. The island covers 1536 acres (Expression error: Missing operand for round. sqkm).[3]

Originally, the island was covered by a large cedar trees. It was cleared for farming in the 19th century but is now largely wooded again. It is currently owned by the Phillips Petroleum Company.[3]

References

  1. Nelson Bryant. Wood, Field and Stream, New York Times, 1978-06-25. Retrieved on 2017-06-21. “The island is in the eastern end of Lake Ontario, about 14 miles south‐southeast of Wolfe Island in the St. Lawrence River.”
  2. Timothy W. Lake (2012). Henderson Harbor and Henderson, 66-70. ISBN 9780738576855. Retrieved on 2017-06-21. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 COASTAL FISH & WILDLIFE HABITAT RATING FORM: Stony Islan. Retrieved on 2017-06-21. “This approximate 1,500 acre island possesses several terrestrial habitat types, including freshwater wetlands, an inland lake, and upland forest. In addition, the fish and wildlife habitat includes the underwater shoals surrounding the island from shoreline to a depth of approximately 20 feet below mean low water datum. The island is owned by Phillips Petroleum Company, and is used as a recreational retreat by invited guests.”