Dorset Vermont Map

About Dorset, Vermont

Dorset is a locality in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 360. Dorset is located at 43.2548°N, 73.0987°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5251.

Dorset unfolds as a quiet assertion of Vermont's verdant heart, a place where the Green Mountains begin their gentle, forested ascent. It lies 27.2 miles east-south-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 108°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-south-east of Porter. The landscape here is a deep, rich green, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or the glint of a distant, sun-drenched field. Streams, cool and swift, tumble through hollows, their murmur a constant, low song against the rustle of maple and birch. The air itself carries a crispness, especially in the early morning, smelling of damp earth and pine needles, a scent that clings to the skin long after you've left the woods. Even the sky seems to hold a particular quality, a pale, luminous blue that deepens to an indigo twilight, softening the sharp edges of the hills and lending a hushed reverence to the surrounding slopes. The history of Dorset is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the land they have shaped. For generations, this valley has been a cradle for granite quarrying, the stone pulled from the earth a testament to the sheer, stubborn will of men and the raw material of the mountains. This industry, though less dominant now, still echoes in the very character of the place, in the sturdy architecture and the unpretentious strength of its people. Dorset's economy, while diversified, still draws deeply from the bounty of the surrounding countryside, from the maple syrup tapped in the spring to the vibrant farmers' markets that bloom in the summer. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that allows for contemplation, for noticing the subtle shifts in light on the mountainside or the quiet hum of a summer afternoon.

About This Dorset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dorset, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.254798, -73.098716. 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 Dorset and Bennington County.

Detailed location data for Dorset includes the ZIP code (05251), telephone area code (802), county seat of Bennington County (Bennington), and school district assignment (Taconic and Green Regional 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 Dorset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.