Geography
Woods Hole is located at 41°31′36″N 70°39′47″W / 41.52667°N 70.66306°W / 41.52667; -70.66306 (41.526730, -70.663184).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 5.6 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²) of it (44.33%) is water.
Much of Woods Hole centers around the enclosed harbor of Eel Pond. A drawbridge at the mouth of the harbor allows boats to enter and exit the harbor according to a fixed schedule.
The local lighthouse at Nobska Point is operated by the USCG, and the accompanying house is the home of the commander of the USCG base at Little Harbor.
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