Great Brewster Island

Unlike the other outer islands, which are low-lying outcroppings of bedrock, Great Brewster is a drumlin which reaches a height of over 100 feet (30 m) above sea level.

It has vegetation cover consisting of Apple Trees, Pear Trees, Sumac, Beach Roses, Grasses and Common Reeds, together with a large Gull colony.

The birds are aggressive during nesting season and access by humans, which is by private boat only, is discouraged during that time.

In 1891, in what was considered a radical action for the time, four women spent two weeks on the island and documented their visit.

[2][3][4] More recently, the island has been home to summer cottages for local families and for soldiers who staffed an observation post as part of the Brewster Islands Military Reservation during World War II.