Barton Vermont Map

About Barton, Vermont

Barton is a locality in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 690. Barton is located at 44.7481°N, 72.1762°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5822.

Barton rests in a hollow, a collection of sturdy buildings cupped by the rolling Vermont hills. It lies 54.3 miles east-north-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 69°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-east of Orleans. The Barton River, a ribbon of quicksilver under the bright northern sun, murmurs its way through the heart of the village, its banks softened by alder and willow. Fields of corn and clover stretch outwards, a patchwork quilt of green and gold, punctuated by the darker, more ancient presence of the surrounding forests. Even in the stillness of midday, a gentle breeze carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wilder country just beyond the last fence post. The air here has a crispness, a clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the world, making the distant peaks appear closer than they are. The story of Barton is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land that sustains them. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil of the Orleans County, the village grew alongside the industries that harnessed the power of its waterways. For generations, the hum of mills and the clatter of machinery were as common a sound as the river's song, supporting a local economy built on timber and granite. While those days of heavy industry have largely receded, a quiet resilience remains. You can still see it in the well-tended homes, the independent shops that line the main street, and the enduring agricultural heart of the region, where dairy farms continue to shape the landscape. The town’s character is one of understated strength, a place where neighbours still know each other's names and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Barton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barton, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.748105, -72.176213. 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 Barton and Orleans County.

Detailed location data for Barton includes the ZIP code (05822), telephone area code (802), county seat of Orleans County (Newport), and school district assignment (Lake Region Union Elementary Middle 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 Barton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.