Forks of Waters, Virginia
Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
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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 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. | |
  Forks of Waters Location within Virginia  Forks of Waters Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′56″N 79°30′31″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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