Ascutney Vermont Map

About Ascutney, Vermont

Ascutney is a locality in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 381. The population density is 94.4 people per km². Ascutney is located at 43.4070°N, 72.4070°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5030.

Ascutney rises from the verdant Connecticut River valley, a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of water and the stoic presence of its namesake mountain. It lies 45.8 miles west-north-west of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 288°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-west of Claremont. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes giving way to steeper ascents, where rocky outcrops break through the dense green of mixed hardwood forests. Fields, often framed by stone walls that seem to have grown from the earth itself, lie open to the sky, their contours softened by the passage of seasons. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness, a clean, almost mineral scent that hints at the underlying geology and the abundant water. The Connecticut River, a broad and unhurried artery, forms a significant part of Ascutney’s western edge, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. The history of Ascutney is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the valley and the industry drawn to its waterways. For generations, farming has been a cornerstone of life here, with dairy farms and orchards dotting the landscape, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond. The river itself once powered mills and facilitated trade, a vital lifeline that connected Ascutney to other settlements. Today, while agriculture remains important, the economy has diversified, embracing tourism drawn to the natural beauty of Mount Ascutney State Park and the recreational opportunities offered by the river. The character of Ascutney is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten but quietly informs the present, evident in the well-maintained historic homes and the enduring sense of community that permeates the area.

About This Ascutney Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ascutney, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.407017, -72.407035. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ascutney and Windsor County.

Detailed location data for Ascutney includes the ZIP code (05089), telephone area code (802), county seat of Windsor County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Weathersfield School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ascutney is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.