Cavendish Vermont Map

About Cavendish, Vermont

Cavendish is a locality in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 246. Cavendish is located at 43.3820°N, 72.6081°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5142.

Cavendish, Vermont, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the steady hand of the Black River, its waters a constant murmur through valleys and past rolling hills. It lies 50.5 miles east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 89°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-west of Springfield. The terrain here is a tapestry of dense woodlands, interspersed with fields that, in the late afternoon sun, glow with a soft, golden hue. Stone walls, remnants of a bygone era, snake across the land, their grey forms softened by moss and the passage of seasons. The air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a clean, bracing perfume that speaks of the wildness that still holds sway just beyond the edges of habitation. There’s a stillness to Cavendish, a quiet that allows the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird to become clear notes in a natural symphony. This was once a place driven by the power of water, with sawmills and gristmills harnessing the river's energy to fuel its early economy. The echoes of that industrious past can still be felt, though the primary hum of Cavendish today is more subtle, tied to the enduring appeal of its natural beauty and a sense of quiet community. The area is known for its access to outdoor recreation, drawing visitors who seek the solace of its trails and the simple pleasures of rural Vermont life. Cavendish retains a character that feels both grounded in its history and refreshingly present, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the daily cadence.

About This Cavendish Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cavendish, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.382017, -72.608149. 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 Cavendish and Windsor County.

Detailed location data for Cavendish includes the ZIP code (05142), telephone area code (802), county seat of Windsor County (Woodstock), and school district assignment. 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 Cavendish is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.