Benson Vermont Map

About Benson, Vermont

Benson is a locality in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 269. Benson is located at 43.7070°N, 73.3112°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5743.

Benson lies cradled in a verdant hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb toward the Adirondack foothills. It lies 27.3 miles north-north-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 33°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-west of Fair Haven. Rolling fields, still often etched with the morning mist that clings to the low-lying areas, give way to stands of maple and pine, their canopies a deep, somber green against the often pale Vermont sky. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, and in the summer months, the faint, sweet perfume of wild roses that spill over stone walls. The character of Benson is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and the enduring presence of the landscape shapes its inhabitants. This corner of Rutland County, Benson, has long been tied to the land, its early economy rooted in agriculture and the abundant timber that once cloaked the hills. The old stone foundations of forgotten farmsteads are scattered like fallen teeth across the fields, whispers of generations who worked this soil. Today, while dairy farms still dot the landscape, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and artisanal crafts finding a foothold, often catering to the quiet tourism drawn by the natural beauty. The Otter Creek, a modest but persistent ribbon of water, winds its way through the western edge of Benson, its banks a haven for local wildlife and a quiet place for reflection, its gentle murmur a constant undertone to the sounds of the day.

About This Benson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benson, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.707008, -73.311225. 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 Benson and Rutland County.

Detailed location data for Benson includes the ZIP code (05743), telephone area code (802), county seat of Rutland County (Rutland), and school district assignment (Slate Valley Unified Union School District 62). 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 Benson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.