Forks of Waters (formerly Strait Creek) is an unincorporated community located in Highland County, Virginia, United States.[1] Forks of Waters is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Monterey, Virginia at the junction of U.S. Route 220 and Virginia State Route 642.[2][3] Forks of Waters is so named due to the convergence of the Strait Creek with the South Branch Potomac River near the community.[2][4] After passing through Forks of Waters, the South Branch Potomac River enters West Virginia approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) to the northeast.[4]
Forks of Waters, Virginia | |
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 Aerial view of Forks of Waters. The South Branch Potomac River flows diagonally across the image. | |
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| Coordinates: 38°28′56″N 79°30′31″W / 38.48222°N 79.50861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Highland |
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 24465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1483492[1] |
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References
edit- ^ a b "Forks of Waters". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "Domestic Geographic Name Report Form - Forks of Waters, Virginia". U.S. Department of the Interior Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ "Forks of Waters, Virginia" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ a b Morton, Oren Frederic (1911). A History of Highland County, Virginia. Published by the author. p. 13.
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