THE ST. LAWRENCE RESERVATION. ']'] 



the northwest shore. On this part of the reservation is what is known as " Big 

 Hill," one of the highest, if not the highest, point in the Thousand Islands. It is 

 cleared of trees at the summit, where the view, east, north and west, is worth going 

 many miles to enjoy. The shore line of this property, including the three points, 

 is at least two miles in length. 



Next in order is Watterson POINT, an attractive, shady, and convenient place 

 for dining and camping, on the north side of Wells Island. It is in close proximity 

 to the most beautiful of the justly celebrated Canadian island scenery. It contains 

 6.15 acres of land, is the smallest of the reservation lands, and has water on three 

 sides. 



On this same island, located on the shore of a land-locked sheet of water, known 

 as Lake Waterloo, is DeWolf Point. In this piece of State reservation land there 

 are lo.ii acres of ground. It was purchased for the accommodation of the fishing 

 parties that leave the large hotels at Alexandria Bay in the morning for a day's 

 outing at Lake Waterloo. 



Going down tlie river to a point nearly due north of, and about two miles distant 

 from, Alexandria Bay, is Mary ISLAND. This attractive place, containing 12.50 

 acres, is separated from Wells Island by a very narrow strip or passage of water, just 

 large enough to allow the passage of a fishing skiff, as the boats in general use there 

 are called. It is said that at one time, not many years ago, Mary Island was a part 

 of Wells Island. This place is well shaded and has been a favorite resort for Sunday 

 school picnics for a number of years. In its vicinity, on the New York side, are 

 some of the finest of the summer residences or cottages belonging to prominent 

 city people. 



Next in order proceeding down the river is Krino Point. It was bought from 

 a man by the name of Kring, who owned it many years, and whose name was con- 

 nected with it, as is customary at the Thousand Islands. It is a part of the main 

 shore and partly surrounds Goose Bay. It contains 34.35 acres of land and is next 

 in size and importance to the reser\-ation which includes Canoe, Squaw and Picnic 

 Points. It has considerable shatle, and is used very extensively by boating parties 

 from i\lexandria Bay and the numerously populated islands and parks in that 

 locality. It has a long shore line, and frequently during the open season a dozen 

 or more fishing parties may be seen occupying desirable places for dining in the 

 open air. 



A few miles farther down the river is CeI).\R Islaxd, lying in front of Chippewa 

 Bay. The State Reservation here, containing lo.ii acres of land, occupies about 

 one-half of the island. The balance of the island is used for hotel and summer 



