Monohansett Island

Monohansett Island is one of the Elizabeth Islands between Cedar Island and Naushon Island. It is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts, just east of Naushon Island and 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Woods Hole in the Town of Gosnold. The name is of Indian origin that goes back to the close of the seventeenth century.

Monohansett Island
Monohansett Island
Monohansett Island
Geography
Coordinates41°30′14″N 70°42′11″W[1]
ArchipelagoElizabeth Islands
Total islands1
Highest elevation7 ft (2.1 m)
Administration
United States
StateMassachusetts
CountyDukes County
The Elizabeth Islands
Islands listed in order from east to west:
Major Islands:
Nonamesset Uncatena Naushon Pasque Nashawena Penikese Cuttyhunk
Minor Islands:
Bachelor Baret Bull Cedar Gosnold Gull Rock Veckatimest Weepecket Islands

References

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