Myrtle Island of the Virginia Coast Reserve Surface Map Showing Westward Migration of the island over three years 1996 to 1998 Note location of small mammal grids. Datasets from Jan98, Feb98, March98, Jun98 and July98 were based on visual observations of remaining small mammal traps. Visual observations recorded by R. Dueser. All images above and below are clickable to enlarge.
Years go from left to right across the page.
Benchmark on Myrtle Island located 100-200 meters to the southeast of Small Mammal Grid 24. Only visible at very low tide. No name stamped or visible on top of USGS plate. Uncovered during Hurricane Dennis in 1999. I've only seen it twice.