Cape Cod - Small

Cape Cod is found on the southeastern corner of the Massachusetts mainland. It extends into the Atlantic Ocean and is a popular tourist destination in the summer months due to its historic charm, maritime character, and the abundance of beautiful beaches. The Cape Cod Canal, which runs roughly 17.5 miles long, separates the mainland from the cape and has two primary highway bridges, the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges, that cross over the canal. The cape territory is divided into several villages and a total of 15 towns and includes a railway freight that provides a limited amount of service to passengers. Cape Cod runs outward 65 miles into the Atlantic Ocean with over 400 miles of shoreline; Pine Hill is the cape’s highest point with Joint Base Cape Cod in the Bourne area reverting to sea level. With being one of the largest barrier islands in the world, and with the cape itself acting as a shield, it’s no wonder that this area is protected from the towns of Fairhaven to Marshfield and from erosion by way of the North Atlantic storm waves.