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Merrick Island
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Geography
Coordinates41°57′00″N 70°03′28″W / 41.9501047°N 70.0578003°W / 41.9501047; -70.0578003
Highest elevation79 ft (24.1 m)
Administration
 United States
State Massachusetts
LocationCape Cod

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.

References

  1. "Merrick Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  2. Finch, Robert (11 February 2020). "The Mystery of Merrick Island". CAI. NPR. Retrieved 24 November 2023.


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