Cayuga Island
Island in the Niagara River
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Cayuga Island is an island in Niagara County, New York, United States.[2] 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.[3]
LocationNiagara River
Coordinates43°04′24″N 78°57′29″W
Area140 acres (57 ha)[1]
Length1.25 mi (2.01 km)[1]
Little River, and Cayuga Island on right | |
  Cayuga Island  Cayuga Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Niagara River |
| Coordinates | 43°04′24″N 78°57′29″W |
| Area | 140 acres (57 ha)[1] |
| Length | 1.25 mi (2.01 km)[1] |
| Width | 0.35 mi (0.56 km)[1] |
| Highest elevation | 571 ft (174 m)[2] |
| Administration | |
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara County |
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.[4]
