Description
Located between Chappaquiddick Island and Martha's Vineyard 1.5 miles southeast of Edgartown; Town of Edgartown.
History
Derived from Algonquin Indian word, "Cataama" meaning "crab fishing place" (Steel); the name was reported as "Cotamy Bay" in 1846 and as "Katama Bay in 1889 (US-T121).