Smooth Island (Ontario)

Smooth Island is an island in the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron, in Ontario.[1]

Geography

Smooth Island forms the southwestern side of the Minnicog Channel. The island is 0.2 miles (0.32 km) southwest of Minnicognashene Island.[2] It is approximately 180 metres (590 ft) above sea level.[3] Numerous shoals are in the vicinity of the island.[4]

Since 2012, Smooth Island has had a small bay with a sandy bottom. This bay has persistently low water levels.[5] The island is 1400 yards long and 350 yards wide. Its height is 20 yards.[4]

Smooth Island has some sparse woods.[2] A bay on the island has dense populations of bulrushes, grasses, bushes, and reeds, which are able to grow there due to the low water levels.[5] There are a number of small rocks on the southeastern side of the island. Additionally, dry rocks extend almost 0.6 miles (0.97 km) beyond its northwestern edge.[2]

Some rocks near Smooth Island include Mohawk Rock and Skylark Rock.[4]

Coordinates: 44°53′42″N 79°54′33″W / 44.8950000°N 79.9091666°W

References

  1. ↑ Google Maps, retrieved December 22, 2014
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Canadian Hydrographic Service (1977), Sailing Directions: Great Lakes, Volume 2, p. 153, retrieved December 22, 2014
  3. ↑ The Atlas of Canada - Toporama, retrieved December 22, 2014
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 United States Hydrographic Office, Sailing Directions for North Channel of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, retrieved December 22, 2014
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Doug Deeks (Spring 2012), News and Information from the Georgian Bay Association, p. 6, retrieved December 22, 2014