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Burlington Vermont Map

Explore Burlington, 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.

Interactive Map of Burlington, Vermont

How to Use This Burlington, Vermont Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Burlington, 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 Burlington.

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	Burlington
State	Vermont (VT)
County	Chittenden County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.491927
Longitude	-73.238882
Population	44,743
Density	1675.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	05401, 05402, 05405, 05406, 05408
Area Code	802
County Seat	Burlington
School District	Burlington School District

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About Burlington, Vermont

Burlington is a locality in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of 44,743. The population density is 1675.4 people per km². Burlington is located at 44.4919°N, 73.2389°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Burlington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 05401, 05402, 05405.

Burlington commands a singular perspective from its position on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, where the water stretches toward the horizon in a vast, slate-colored expanse. It lies 2.1 miles west-northwest of South Burlington, VT (from South Burlington, VT: bearing 287°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-southwest of Essex Junction. The land rises with a deliberate, gentle slope from the water’s edge, creating a vantage point that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon. To the east, the silhouette of the Green Mountains marks the boundary of the sky, standing as a distant, silent guardian over the lowlands. Near the center of the grid, City Hall Park offers a quiet intersection where the air feels scrubbed clean by the winds moving across the lake, and the nearby Winooski River carves its path through the earth, eventually tumbling over the rocks at Winooski Falls to feed the basin of the Winooski Gorge.

Burlington emerged from a complex history of land grants and early frontier settlement, evolving through the labor of those who recognized the utility of its position on the water. The early development of the region was tied to the movement of goods and timber, with the lake serving as the primary artery for trade long before the modern grid took hold. Over time, the settlement shed its frontier origins, transforming into a center where the architecture reflects a steady, incremental growth, preserving the memory of its foundations in the brick facades that line the older streets. This evolution from a rough-hewn trading outpost to a deliberate, organized municipality is inscribed in the very layout of the squares and the orientation of the thoroughfares that pull the eye toward the water.

Economic life in Burlington sustains a rhythm defined by the dual presence of higher education and an enduring commitment to local commerce. The University of Vermont stands as a cornerstone of the regional intellect, drawing a continuous stream of scholars and students who infuse the streets with an active, inquisitive energy. Beyond the academic sphere, the local economy leans into a diverse array of industries, supported by infrastructure that connects the dense core to the outlying areas, including the protected reaches of the Essex Junction Village Municipal Forest. The daily movement of people through the corridors of the city reflects a balance between the pursuit of technical innovation and a deep-seated preference for small-scale, independent enterprise that anchors the local identity.

Cultural life in Burlington finds its expression in the intersection of seasonal festivals and a collective appreciation for the natural world that defines the surrounding terrain. While the community supports a variety of collegiate athletics that draw spirited crowds during the colder months, the true character of the place is revealed in its quiet, persistent engagement with the outdoors. Major annual events frequently spill into the public spaces, turning the streets into a stage for music and communal gathering that celebrates the cycles of the year. Figures such as the educator and philosopher John Dewey, who spent his formative years in the region, left an imprint on the local ethos, contributing to a culture that prizes critical thought and a grounded, pragmatic approach to the challenges of modern life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Battery Park (Landmark) — 1.4 mi, 120° SE
Burlington City Arts (Art Centre) — 1.7 mi, 129° SE
Church Street Marketplace (Landmark) — 1.7 mi, 128° SE
Burlington Farmers Market (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 128° SE
Waterfront Park (Landmark) — 1.8 mi, 131° SE
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 131° SE
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 133° SE
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum (Historic Site) — 3.1 mi, 077° E
Rock Point (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 330° NW
Waterfront pause place 3 (Viewpoint) — 0.5 mi, 123° SE
City Vault (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 085° E
Winooski Valley Park District (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 043° NE
Ethan Allen Homestead (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 042° NE
Ethan Allen Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 355° N
Grey Lock (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 127° SE
The Black Snake Affair (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 026° NE
The Battery (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 129° SE
Showbox Theater (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 137° SE
Off Center for the Dramatic Arts (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 101° E
Abstractions Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 131° SE
Intervale Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 037° NE
BCA Center (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 129° SE
Flynn Theatre (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 131° SE
Howe Farm (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 355° N
Craig's (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 163° S
Rock Island State Park (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 009° N
Niquette Bay State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 027° NE
Maple Street Art Space (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 092° E
Shelburne Farms Cheesemaking (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 188° S
Children’s Farmyard (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 187° S

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