Brooks Island (West Virginia)
Interactive map of Brooks Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | New River, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°43′53″N 80°54′18″W / 37.7315075°N 80.9050893°W |
| Length | 1 mi (2 km) |
| Administration | |
Brooks Island is an island in Raleigh County, West Virginia on the New River. It is located between Brooks Falls and Sandstone Falls, near the unincorporated community of Brooks.
Brooks Island has been a perennial nesting place for bald eagles since 2010. It is located within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "Brooks Island Overlook (U.S. National Park Service)". National Park Service. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Barr, Elaine (September 16, 2011). "Bald Eagle Nest Successful for Second Year". National Park Service. Retrieved March 8, 2026.