Head Waters, Virginia
Head Waters (also Headwaters) is an unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia, United States.[1] Head Waters is located approximately 4.25 miles (6.84 km) east of McDowell on US 250.[2][3] The South Fork South Branch Potomac River rises north of Head Waters,[4] hence the community's name.[5] Head Waters has a post office with ZIP code 24442.[6]
Head Waters, Virginia | |
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![]() A view of Head Waters, VA eastbound on U.S. 250 | |
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Coordinates: 38°19′33″N 79°24′46″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
County | Highland |
Elevation | 2,047 ft (624 m) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 24442 |
GNIS feature ID | 1484004[1] |
References
- "Head Waters". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- Google (December 19, 2013). "Head Waters, Virginia" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- "Domestic Geographic Name Report Form - Head Waters, Virginia". U.S. Department of the Interior Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- "South Fork South Branch Potomac River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- Scott, Chris (2008). Highland County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 10.
- "Find Locations - Head Waters". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
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