Raccoon Island, Massachusetts
| Raccoon Island | ||
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| Waters | Boston Harbor , Atlantic Ocean | |
| Geographical location | 42 ° 15 '52.8 " N , 70 ° 56' 57.1" W | |
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| surface | 1.5 ha | |
| Highest elevation | 9.1 m | |
Raccoon Island ( German Raccoon Island ) is an island in Boston Harbor . It is located 7.8 mi (12.6 km ) from downtown Boston in the state of Massachusetts in the United States . Raccoon Island has an area of approximately 3.6 acres (1.5 hectares ), belongs to Quincy and is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area .
The island rises up to 30 ft (9.1 m ) above sea level and has been used by the Indians . In the 19th century their area was given as 10 acres (4 hectares).
Individual evidence
- ↑ Island Facts: Raccoon Island. National Park Service , accessed May 30, 2014 .