Head Waters, Virginia
Head Waters | |
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 A view of Head Waters, VA eastbound on U.S. 250 | |
| 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] |
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 U.S. Route 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]
References
- ^ a b "Head Waters". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 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, United States Department of the Interior. 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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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