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In exploring the area, references to "Up Island" and "Down Island" are bound to pop up in conversation or appear on directional signs. The terms have maritime roots. When a vessel travels down its longitude, it is heading east. When travelling up its longitude, it is heading west.
Therefore, western parts of the island West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah are referred to as "Up Island". The eastern towns of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown are referred to as "Down Island".
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