Named for English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold, the town is made up of roughly a dozen named islands, including Naushon, Pasque, Nashawena, Penikese, and Cuttyhunk. In total, Gosnold has 63 miles of shoreline and 13 square miles of land. Gosnold is home to less than 100 year-round residents, which makes it the smallest town by population in Massachusetts.
