Calf Islands

Calf Island, between 27.5-acre The island is open for visitors; although, as of the summer of 2006, it was getting relatively few of them. The island is the largest one in Greenwich waters.
  • Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
  • Also known as: “Calf Island”, “Calves Islands”, “Echo Islands”, “Little Calves Island”, “Shin Island”, and “Shin Islands”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Great Captain Island and Great Captain Island Light.

Islet
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Lighthouse
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Railway station
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Byram and Port Chester.

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Calf Islands

Latitude
40.99281° or 40° 59′ 34″ north
Longitude
-73.63994° or 73° 38′ 24″ west
Elevation
10 feet (3 metres)
Operator
Young Mens Christian Association
Open location code
87G8X9V6+42
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­recreation_ground
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
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In Other Languages

“Calf Islands” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Calf Island”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Belle Haven and Purdys Grove.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Bowers Island and Shell Island.

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Worth a closer look: Hartford and New Haven.

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