The Neck
The Neck is a cape in Dukes County, Massachusetts. The Neck is situated nearby to the locality Cuttyhunk Island.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Nashawena Island and Gull Island.
Nashawena Island
Island
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Nashawena Island is the second largest of the Elizabeth Islands of Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies between Cuttyhunk Island to the west and Pasque Island to the east.
Gull Island
Island
Gull Island is a small island located just off the southeast coast of Penikese Island. It is part of the Elizabeth Islands and is entirely part of the town of Gosnold in Dukes County, Massachusetts. Gull Island is situated 1½ miles west of The Neck.
Penikese Island
Island
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Penikese Island is a 75-acre island off the coast of Massachusetts, United States, in Buzzards Bay. It is one of the Elizabeth Islands, which make up the town of Gosnold, Massachusetts. Penikese is located near the west end of the Elizabeth island chain. Penikese Island is situated 2½ miles west of The Neck.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gosnold.
Gosnold
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Gosnold is a town in Massachusetts off of Cape Cod encompassing the nine Elizabeth Islands, including Cuttyhunk Island, Naushon Island, Pasque Island, Nashawena Island and some adjacent smaller islands that stretch out from Woods Hole village of Falmouth.
The Neck
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Dukes County, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.43761° or 41° 26′ 15″ northLongitude
-70.87864° or 70° 52′ 43″ westElevation
20 feet (6 metres)Open location code
87HFC4QC+2GGeoNames ID
4945050
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