Washburn Island, Massachusetts

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Washburn Island is a 330 acre island of the coast of East Falmouth, Massachusetts.
It has some primitive campsites and is part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

It was used by the military to practise beach landing for the 2nd World War

History: One of the last undeveloped coastal properties on Cape Cod and a jewel within the Reserve, Washburn Island is bordered by the Seapit River and Eel Pond. Artifacts dating back 450-1000 years, including hammer flakes and shell middens, have been found on the island.

It was announced on June 7th 2008 that Washburn island be redesignated "Miley's Isle". New features include ; Billy Ray Bay,Rico's Reef,Oliver's Ocean,Lily's Lagoon,Thor's Gorge and Cyrus cove.Stingrays will also be known as "Billy Rays"

[1] - http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/about.htm

http://www.mass.gov/guard/E&RC/historic%20photo%20archives1.htm