Canaan Vermont Map

About Canaan, Vermont

Canaan is a locality in Essex County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 393. Canaan is located at 44.9962°N, 71.5384°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5902.

Canaan rests in a valley where the Connecticut River begins to widen its gaze, its landscape a patchwork of working fields and dense, whispering forests. It lies 89.7 miles east-north-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 66°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-west of Colebrook. The land here rises and falls with a quiet authority, the hills softened by time and cloaked in the deep green of mixed hardwoods and evergreens. A palpable stillness often settles over Canaan, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of wind through the pines, the air carrying the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain. The sky, vast and often a brilliant, cloud-streaked blue, seems to press down gently, a benevolent weight on this remote corner of Vermont. This place, Canaan, carries the quiet imprint of generations who have worked its soil and respected its rugged beauty. Its economy has long been tied to the land, with farming and logging providing livelihoods for its inhabitants, the sturdy barns and weathered fences a testament to enduring labor. The history of this settlement, like many in this region, speaks of resilience and self-sufficiency, a spirit forged in isolation and the demands of a challenging climate. While not boasting grand monuments, Canaan possesses a distinct character, a reflection of its remoteness and the enduring connection its people have to the natural world that surrounds them.

About This Canaan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canaan, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.996157, -71.538419. 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 Canaan and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Canaan includes the ZIP code (05903), telephone area code (802), county seat of Essex County (Guildhall), and school district assignment (Canaan 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 Canaan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.