Canapitsit Neck
Canapitsit Neck is a nature reserve in Gosnold, Dukes County, Massachusetts.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cuttyhunk Light and Penikese Island.
Cuttyhunk Light
Lighthouse
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Cuttyhunk Light was a lighthouse at the west end of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts. First established in 1823, it was rebuilt several times. The last lighthouse was built in 1891, with a 5th order Fresnel Lens in a 45-foot tower.
Penikese Island
Island
Photo: Arwcheek, Public domain.
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.
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.
Canapitsit Neck
- Type: Nature reserve
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Gosnold, Dukes County, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.422° or 41° 25′ 19″ northLongitude
-70.9195° or 70° 55′ 10″ westOpen location code
87HFC3CJ+R5OpenStreetMap ID
way 1070329920OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserve
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