To the west, it is separated from Middle Caicos by Lorimer Creek, a narrow passage that can accommodate only small boats.

The island is covered by ponds, lakes, swamps and mangroves inhabited by flamingos, wild ducks and pigeons.

[3] The island was populated by the Lucayan people and the Taino Indians 500 years ago, who called it Wana, or 'Small Country'.

The cave petroglyphs, the ruins of the town of Jacksonville and abandoned railway are the only remnants of its former inhabitants.

One hundred-ninety-two captive Africans survived the Trouvadore sinking and were helped by British colonists to resettle as free persons, mostly on Grand Turk Island, with 24 taken to Nassau.