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.

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