Snake Island, Massachusetts
Snake Island | ||
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Location of the island in the inner port area | ||
Waters | Boston Harbor , Atlantic Ocean | |
Geographical location | 42 ° 21 '37.4 " N , 70 ° 58' 50.8" W | |
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surface | 1.2 ha | |
Highest elevation | 3 m |
Snake Island (also Bare Island ) is an island in Boston Harbor . It is located in what is known as the Inner Harbor, 5.33 mi (8.6 km ) from downtown Boston in the state of Massachusetts in the United States . Snake Island has an area of approximately 3 acres (1.2 hectares ). The island belongs to Winthrop and is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area .
history
The island was named for its serpentine shape, which when viewed from the air can be associated with the typical locomotion of a snake. The island has had a number of owners since the beginning of colonization in the 17th century and was used for a wide variety of purposes, including as a pasture, recreational area for the residents of Winthrop and as a location for lobster fishermen.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Island Facts: Snake Island. National Park Service , accessed May 24, 2014 .