Bolton Vermont Map

About Bolton, Vermont

Bolton is a locality in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 17. The population density is 32.8 people per km². Bolton is located at 44.3728°N, 72.8807°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Bolton unfurls like a rumpled green blanket across the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains, a place where the sky feels expansive and the air carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 17.8 miles east-south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 113°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-north-west of Waterbury. The terrain here is a study in slopes and valleys, with the Winooski River acting as a silver thread, its currents shaping the landscape and offering a constant, murmuring presence. Hemlock and birch forests climb the hillsides, their dense canopy occasionally broken by open meadows that, in late spring, bloom with a riot of wildflowers, a vibrant contrast to the muted greens and browns of the surrounding woods. The quality of light in Bolton, especially as dusk settles and the sun dips behind the western ridges, is a soft, ethereal wash, painting the western slopes in hues of rose and lavender before the stars begin to prick the darkening sky. The character of Bolton is deeply intertwined with its agricultural past and its ongoing relationship with the natural world. Once a landscape dotted with small farms, many of which still retain their weathered barns and stone walls, the economy now finds a balance between working woodlands, small-scale agriculture, and the growing draw of outdoor recreation. The nearby ski resorts and hiking trails bring a seasonal influx of visitors, yet the core of Bolton retains a quiet dignity, a sense of self-sufficiency honed by generations of Vermonters who learned to live with the land, not just upon it. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a straightforwardness in its people that mirrors the rugged beauty of their surroundings, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the daily life.

About This Bolton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bolton, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.372832, -72.880676. 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 Bolton and Chittenden County.

Detailed location data for Bolton includes the ZIP code (05676), telephone area code (802), county seat of Chittenden County (Burlington), and school district assignment (Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District 401). 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 Bolton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.