Brattleboro Vermont Map

About Brattleboro, Vermont

Brattleboro is a locality in Windham County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,352. Brattleboro is located at 42.8509°N, 72.5579°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3466.

Brattleboro rests in a valley where the West River spills its cool, clear waters into the mighty Connecticut, a confluence that has shaped its character for centuries. It lies 32.6 miles north of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 357°T), and is situated 2.3 miles east of West Brattleboro. The surrounding hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and maple, rise with a quiet insistence, their slopes often softened by a mist that seems to cling to the very air. The light here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, spills across the valley floor in wide, golden washes, catching the weathered clapboard of houses and glinting off the slow-moving river. The ground itself, rich and dark from generations of farming, feels firm and yielding underfoot, a constant reminder of the earth's enduring presence. This place, Brattleboro, has long been a crossroads, a hub where commerce and culture have found fertile ground. Its history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the sturdy, practical architecture of its downtown, a testament to its roots as a mill town, powered by the very rivers that still flow past its edges. The local economy, while diversified, still carries echoes of its agricultural past, with farmers' markets bursting with the bounty of the surrounding fields, and a vibrant arts scene that draws inspiration from the natural beauty and independent spirit of the region. One might find a quiet afternoon spent browsing the shelves of a beloved independent bookstore, or hear the murmur of conversation spilling from a cafe, a gentle hum that speaks of a community deeply connected to its own unique rhythm.

About This Brattleboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brattleboro, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.850915, -72.557868. 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 Brattleboro and Windham County.

Detailed location data for Brattleboro includes the ZIP code (05301), telephone area code (802), county seat of Windham County (Newfane), and school district assignment (Windham Southeast Unified Union School District 96). 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 Brattleboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.