What is the geography of Nantucket, Massachusetts?
According to the United States Census BureauU.S. Census Bureau, Nantucket County has a total area of 786 km sq, 84.25% of which is water. The area of Nantucket Island proper is 123.8 km sq (47.8 mi sq). The triangular region of ocean between Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, is Nantucket Sound. The highest point on the island is Folger Hill which stands 109 feet above sea level. Altar Rock is a close second at a height of 108 feet above sea level. The entire island, as well as the adjoining islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, comprise both the Town of Nantucket and the County of Nantucket. The main settlement, also called Nantucket, is located at the western end of Nantucket Harbor, where it opens into Nantucket Sound. Key localities on the island include Madaket, Surfside, Polpis, Wauwinet, Miacomet and Siasconset (often abbreviated as ‘Sconset). Source: http://en.wikipedia.
