Great Point, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
E75448
Great Point, on the northern tip of Nantucket Island in Massachusetts, is a remote, sandy peninsula known for its wildlife, surfcasting, and historic lighthouse.
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cape
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geographic location → peninsula → |
| access |
four-wheel-drive vehicle only (with permit)
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| borderedBy |
Atlantic Ocean
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| coastType |
ocean-facing beach
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| conservationStatus |
protected area
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| environment |
barrier beach system
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coastal habitat → dune ecosystem → |
| hasHazard |
limited services and facilities
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shifting sands → strong currents → |
| hasPart |
Great Point Light
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| hasRegulation |
seasonal access restrictions for wildlife protection
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| hasSandType |
fine light-colored sand
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| knownFor |
fishing
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historic lighthouse → remote sandy beaches → seabird habitat → seal habitat → surfcasing → wildlife viewing → |
| locatedAt |
northern tip of Nantucket Island
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| locatedIn |
Massachusetts
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Nantucket Island → Nantucket, Massachusetts → United States → |
| managedBy |
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
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The Trustees of Reservations → |
| nearbyFeature |
Coskata Pond
→
Great Point Light → |
| offersViewOf |
open Atlantic Ocean
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shipping lanes off Nantucket → |
| partOf |
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
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Nantucket coastal ecosystem → |
| popularActivity |
beach walking
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birdwatching → off-road beach driving → |
| usedFor |
nature recreation
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recreational fishing → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Great Point Light
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location |