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Wylie Island
Wylie Island is located in West Virginia
Wylie Island
Wylie Island
Location in West Virginia
Geography
Location New River
Coordinates 37°27′22″N 80°51′59″W / 37.45611°N 80.86639°W / 37.45611; -80.86639
Highest elevation 1,457 ft (444.1 m)
Administration
United States
State West Virginia
County Summers
Additional information
Official website Bluestone Lake WMA

Wylie Island is a small island located in the New River in Summers County, West Virginia. It is a type of island known as a bar island, which means it's made up of sand or gravel that has built up in the river.

This island is found near the beginning of Bluestone Lake. It's about 20 miles upstream from a certain point on the river.

Where is Wylie Island?

Wylie Island is in the state of West Virginia, which is in the United States. Specifically, it's in Summers County. The island sits in the New River, a well-known river in the area.

How Water Levels Change the Island

Wylie Island usually stays above the water. However, the amount of water around it can change a lot.

Flooding

When there is a lot of rain, the water in Bluestone Lake and the New River can rise. During these times, Wylie Island might get covered by water. This is called flooding.

Drought Conditions

Sometimes, there isn't much rain. This is called a drought. When this happens, the water level in the river drops. The small channel of water that separates Wylie Island from the nearby river bank can even dry up completely. This means you might be able to walk to the island without getting wet!

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