Bakersfield Vermont Map

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.

About This Bakersfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bakersfield, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.781993, -72.802908. 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.

Detailed location data for Bakersfield includes the ZIP code (05441), telephone area code (802), county seat of Franklin County (St. Albans), and school district assignment (Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District 85). 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 Bakersfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.