Merrick Island
Merrick Island is an island in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of Wellfleet in the Town of Wellfleet. Great Beach Hill is located south-southwest of Merrick Island. It is notable for its relatively large and pure oak forests.[2]
Merrick Island Location of Merrick Island in Massachusetts Merrick Island Merrick Island (the United States) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°57′00″N 70°03′28″W[1] |
| Highest elevation | 79 ft (24.1 m) |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Location | Cape Cod |
References
- "Merrick Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
- Finch, Robert (11 February 2020). "The Mystery of Merrick Island". CAI. NPR. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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