Chelsea Vermont Map
Chelsea, Vermont — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chelsea, Orange County.
Interactive Map of Chelsea, Vermont
| City | Chelsea |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.989788 |
| Longitude | -72.447599 |
| Population | 342 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Chelsea, Vermont
Chelsea is a locality in Orange County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 342. Chelsea is located at 43.9898°N, 72.4476°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 05038.
Chelsea unfolds as a quiet sprawl of weathered clapboard and sturdy brick, a place where the earth rises and falls in a series of green swells. It lies 50.6 miles south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 131°T), and is situated 14.6 miles south of Barre. The White River, a ribbon of ceaseless motion, carves its path through the valley, its banks often softened by a fringe of willows and alders. Hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of deciduous forest – maple, birch, and oak – stand sentinel, their slopes a mosaic of greens in summer, a fiery spectacle in autumn, and stark, skeletal forms against the winter sky. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a perpetual reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The light, particularly as the day wanes, has a peculiar quality, a softening luminescence that seems to imbue the very landscape with a gentle, almost melancholic glow. The history of Chelsea is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Orange County, a legacy evident in the working farms that still dot the surrounding terrain. Founded in the late 18th century, its early years were shaped by the clearing of land and the establishment of a community built on hardscrabble resilience. The economy, once reliant on timber and small-scale manufacturing, now finds its footing in a blend of agriculture, local crafts, and the quiet hum of small businesses that cater to the needs of residents and the occasional visitor. While no grand monuments mark its passage, the sturdy stone bridge spanning the White River, a testament to earlier engineering prowess, and the well-preserved town hall, a hub of civic life, speak to the enduring spirit of Chelsea. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the quiet routines of a community that values connection and a deep respect for the land.
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About This Chelsea Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Chelsea, Vermont with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Chelsea and Orange County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Chelsea is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Chelsea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
