page_title: Head Waters, Virginia
hierarchical_section_title: Head Waters, Virginia
caption_attribution_description: English: View east along the Highland Turnpike (U.S. Route 250) in Head Waters, Highland County, Virginia
context_page_description: Head Waters is an unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia, United States. Head Waters is located approximately 4.25 miles east of McDowell on US 250. The South Fork South Branch Potomac River rises north of Head Waters, hence the community's name. Head Waters has a post office with ZIP code 24442.
context_section_description: Head Waters (also Headwaters) is an unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia, United States.  Head Waters is located approximately 4.25 miles (6.84 km) east of McDowell on US 250.  The South Fork South Branch Potomac River rises north of Head Waters, hence the community's name.  Head Waters has a post office with ZIP code 24442.
caption: A view of Head Waters, VA eastbound on U.S. 250
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