McDowell, VA
- Elevation
- 2,104 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Tucked into Highland County’s scenic Bullpasture Valley along U.S. 250, McDowell offers a quiet, relaxed pace of life just east of Monterey. Historic homes, classic farmsteads, and the 1850s McDowell Presbyterian Church give the area a timeless rural charm, framed by rolling pastures and Civil War landmarks. Down along Bullpasture River Road, nearby Hayfields State Park provides easy access to hiking, fishing, and wide-open mountain views. It is a welcoming pocket of Virginia for anyone drawn to peaceful country living and a close-knit community feel.
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