Langlee Island

The island has a permanent size of 4 acres (16,000 m2), plus an intertidal zone of a further 3 acres (12,000 m2), and is composed of a massing of Roxbury puddingstone which rises to a height of 40 feet (12 m) above sea level.

This results in steep cliffs on the northern shore, while there are several small sandy beaches and a tidal mudflat on the east side.

The center of the island contains glacial till that supports tree and shrub cover.

As a result of previous planting, the island hosts large examples of oak, maple, juniper, and birch trees, while self-seeded huckleberry and viburnum mix with common greenbriar, dewberry, sumac, and poison ivy.

[1] The island was purchased by John Langlee in 1689, and has had several private owners since.