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
A view of Head Waters, VA eastbound on U.S. 250
A view of Head Waters, VA eastbound on U.S. 250
Head Waters is located in Virginia
Head Waters
Head Waters
Head Waters is located in the United States
Head Waters
Head Waters
Coordinates: 38°19′33″N 79°24′46″W / 38.32583°N 79.41278°W / 38.32583; -79.41278
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyHighland
Elevation
2,047 ft (624 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24442
GNIS feature ID1484004[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Head Waters". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  2. ^ "Head Waters, Virginia" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  3. ^ "Domestic Geographic Name Report Form - Head Waters, Virginia". U.S. Department of the Interior Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved December 19, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "South Fork South Branch Potomac River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  5. ^ Scott, Chris (2008). Highland County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 10. ISBN 9780738553313.
  6. ^ "Find Locations - Head Waters". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 19, 2013.