Location: Transect 1
This transect was taken on the west side of the Island before it starts. We measured from the Susquehanna River's edge to the Island's northern boundary marked by Interstate 88. This transect ran perpendicular to the river. Using a GPS, we took the coordinates at the river and placed a 100 foot measuring tape directly north. Then we took the coordinates again at the 100 foot mark. Years ago this land was cleared for farming and now succession is taking place.
The red line on the photo below represents roughly where this transect was taken.
1998 aerial photo of New Island with mapping overlay
These transects were taken in 100 foot intervals
| T1.1 Coordinates: | T1.2 Coordinates: | T1.3 Coordinates: |
| North
42° 27.004' West 75° 02.572' |
North 42° 27.024' West 75° 02.578' |
North 42° 27.036' West 75° 02.584' |
| T1.4 Coordinates: | T1.5 Coordinates: | T1.6 Coordinates: |
| North 42° 27.052' West 75° 02.595' |
North 42° 27.070' West 75° 02.599' |
North 42° 27.082' West 75° 02.600' |