Gilman, 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 Gilman, Essex County.
| City | Gilman |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Essex |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.412281 |
| Longitude | -71.722311 |
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 127.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Gilman is a locality in Essex County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 165. The population density is 127.4 people per km². Gilman is located at 44.4123°N, 71.7223°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5906.
Gilman, Vermont, unfolds in a valley cradled by the deep green folds of the Northeast Kingdom's hills. It lies 73.6 miles east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 93°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-north-east of Littleton. Here, the Passumpsic River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has etched its path over millennia, its banks thick with the resilient birch and spruce that lean in as if for counsel. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, seems to linger, painting the mountainsides in hues of amber and rose before surrendering to the encroaching dusk. The terrain is a study in contrasts, from the gentle slopes that invite quiet contemplation to the more rugged ascents that promise a broader vista for those willing to climb. This is a place where the echoes of industry still resonate, though softened by the passage of time. For generations, the rhythm of life in Gilman was largely dictated by the demands of the paper mill, a titan that once pulsed at the heart of the community, its presence shaping the very character of the settlement. Though that chapter has largely closed, the legacy remains, visible in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of homes and the enduring sense of self-reliance among its people. The economy now leans more towards the quiet pursuits of a rural existence, with a scattering of small businesses and a deep connection to the surrounding natural world, a world that offers solace and sustenance in equal measure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gilman, 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 Gilman and Essex County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Gilman 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 Gilman 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. |