Lawson Island
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60°37′N 64°40′W / 60.617°N 64.667°WCoordinates: 60°37′N 64°40′W / 60.617°N 64.667°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 31 km (19.3 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Highest point | Button Hill |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Ethnic groups | Inuit |
| Additional information | |
| Source: Lawson Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Lawson Island is one of the many uninhabited Canadian arctic islands in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut. It is located at the confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea.
The island, a member of the Button Islands, is situated in the northeast part of the grouping, south-southwest of Lacy Island. It is the largest of the Button Islands. Other islands in the immediate vicinity include Holdridge Island, King Island, Leading Island, MacColl Island, and Observation Island.[1]
Lawson Island's summit, Button Hill, rises to 255 m (837 ft) on its eastern side. Minto Anchorage is on the island's southwestern side and provides good anchorage in 36.6 m (120 ft) gravel and clay.[2]
References
- ↑ "Lawson Island". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
- ↑ "Sector13.HudsonStrait" (PDF). National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. pollux.nss.nima.mil. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 24, 2004. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
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