Explore Barre, Vermont, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Barre, Vermont. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Vermont or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Barre.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Barre |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.197006 |
| Longitude | -72.502049 |
| Population | 8,491 |
| Density | 822.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 05641 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| County Seat | Montpelier |
Barre reveals its character through the steady, persistent flow of the Stevens Branch as it cuts through the landscape. It lies 36.3 miles southeast of Essex Junction, VT (from Essex Junction, VT: bearing 124°T), and is situated 5.7 miles southeast of Montpelier. The surrounding terrain transitions from the low-lying basin into the rugged, upward reach of the land toward the Green Mountains visible on the horizon. Residents often find solace in the nearby Barre Municipal Forest, where the trees provide a quiet buffer against the demands of the day. A short distance away, the stillness of Pecks Pond offers a reflective quality to the local environment, particularly during the crisp transition of autumn. Within the town limits, Vermont City Park provides a necessary green space where the rhythm of the day slows to a human pace. The light at dusk here often turns the granite-dusted air into a soft, monochromatic gray that feels both ancient and enduring.
Barre earned its reputation as the granite center of the world, a title carved into the very bedrock of its history. Generations of immigrant stonecutters arrived here to work the deep, subterranean veins, bringing with them a diverse array of skills and traditions that transformed the local economy. While the granite industry remains a primary influence on the identity of Barre, the modern economy has diversified to include a blend of manufacturing and small-scale commerce. These industrial roots are visible in the heavy, enduring architecture that lines the streets, crafted from the very stone pulled from the earth nearby. The labor of those early settlers established a work ethic that still informs the local character today. Even as the seasons shift, the memory of the quarrymen remains a grounding force for those who live and work in the shadow of the hills.
Cultural life in Barre is defined by a sturdy, unpretentious resilience that honors the craftsmanship of its past. Notable landmarks such as the Hope Cemetery serve as a living gallery of the stonecutter's art, where intricate monuments tell the personal stories of those who built the place. The community frequently gathers for local events that celebrate this artistic heritage, often drawing visitors who appreciate the quiet intensity of the region. While many have passed through these streets, the sculptor Elia Cortini remains one of the figures whose work contributed to the visual legacy of the area. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, unbothered by the frantic pace of larger metropolitan centers. Barre continues to maintain a distinct atmosphere, one shaped by the intersection of rugged geography and the hard-won pride of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barre, Vermont. Coordinates: 44.197006, -72.502049. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Barre includes the ZIP code (05641), telephone area code (802), county seat of Washington County (Montpelier), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |