Chatham
Few places in Massachusetts have a past so closely bound to the Atlantic fishing trade as Chatham. Set on the southeastern elbow of Cape Cod, the town lies between the open Atlantic and Nantucket Sound, with Chatham Harbor and the barrier beaches of Monomoy shaping its shoreline. Fishing boats, shellfishing and summer visitors have long been central to local life, while Chatham Lighthouse remains a defining landmark on the ocean-facing coast. Chatham Municipal Airport adds a practical aviation link within this low-lying, wooded part of the peninsula. Its paved airfield reflects the town’s role as a seasonal coastal community as well as a base for local transport and private flying.
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Chatham occupies the southeastern elbow of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, between Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastline is shaped by Chatham Harbor, shifting sandbars and the waters around Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, an important habitat for migratory birds and seals. The working Chatham Fish Pier reflects the town’s continuing connection to commercial fishing, while Chatham Lighthouse remains a familiar marker on this exposed shore. Victorian-era houses, galleries and small shops give the centre a distinctly Cape Cod character. See how Chatham fits within Cape Cod and coastal Massachusetts by browsing webcams nearby.
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