Bakersfield Vermont Map
Bakersfield, Vermont — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bakersfield, Franklin County.
Interactive Map of Bakersfield, Vermont
| City | Bakersfield |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Franklin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.781993 |
| Longitude | -72.802908 |
| Population | 340 |
| Density | 139.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bakersfield, Vermont
Bakersfield is a locality in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 340. The population density is 139.9 people per km². Bakersfield is located at 44.7820°N, 72.8029°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5448.
Bakersfield rests in a valley cupped by the rounded shoulders of the Green Mountains, where a gentle haze often softens the sharp edges of the northern Vermont landscape. It lies 29.2 miles north-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south of Enosburg Falls. The Missisquoi River, a vein of cool, dark water, threads its way through fields of emerald green and the occasional splash of autumnal gold, its banks often fringed with alder and the stoic presence of birch. Here, the air carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, a silent, ephemeral beauty that seems to hold the very breath of the countryside. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by the passage of seasons, its contours speaking of glaciers and the slow, persistent shaping of water and wind. The story of Bakersfield is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this fertile valley, a legacy born from the hard work of generations who coaxed sustenance from the rich soil. Dairy farms, their barns a familiar sight against the verdant backdrop, have long been the economic heart of Bakersfield, their pastures dotted with contented Holsteins and Jerseys. The presence of the river, a natural artery, once facilitated the transport of goods and ideas, a quiet reminder of a time when water played a more central role in the commerce of this rural expanse. Local traditions, passed down through families, often revolve around the changing seasons – the vibrant energy of sugaring season in late winter, the communal gatherings of harvest time, and the quiet camaraderie that defines life in this corner of Franklin County, where the rhythm of the land dictates the pace of days.
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About This Bakersfield Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bakersfield, Vermont with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bakersfield and Franklin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bakersfield is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bakersfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
