 Little River, and Cayuga Island on right | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Niagara River |
| Coordinates | 43°04′24″N 78°57′29″W / 43.0733895°N 78.9580963°W / 43.0733895; -78.9580963 |
| Area | 140 acres (57 ha) |
| Length | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) |
| Width | 0.35 mi (0.56 km) |
| Highest elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Administration | |
| United States | |
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara County |
Cayuga Island is an island in Niagara County, New York, United States. The Niagara River flows along the south side of the island, and a stream, Little River (also called "Little Niagara River"), forms a channel along the north side.
It is part of the LaSalle area of Niagara Falls, New York. It consists of middle-class housing and a city park.
The island is believed to be the place where 17th-century French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle built his barque called Le Griffon in 1679.
See also
References
- ^ Flood Protection on Cayuga Island. U.S. Army Engineer District. 1971.
- ^ "Cayuga Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little River
- https://exhibits.library.brocku.ca/s/Niagara/page/Griffon
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