Pasque Island

The Elizabeth Islands
Islands listed in order from east to west:
Major Islands:
Nonamesset Uncatena Naushon Pasque Nashawena Penikese Cuttyhunk
Minor Islands:
Bachelor Baret Bull Cedar Gosnold Gull Rock Veckatimest Weepecket Islands
The location of Pasque Island within the Elizabeth Islands

Pasque Island is one of the Elizabeth Islands of Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies between Nashawena Island to the west and Naushon Island to the east. The island has a land area of 3.45 km² (1.333 sq mi or 853 acres) and had a population of 2 persons as of the 2000 census. The island is part of the town of Gosnold, Massachusetts.

Pasque Island from the southeast in 2015

Coordinates: 41°27′0.02″N 70°49′34.38″W / 41.4500056°N 70.8262167°W / 41.4500056; -70.8262167

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