Greensboro Vermont Map

About Greensboro, Vermont

Greensboro is a locality in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 156. Greensboro is located at 44.5764°N, 72.2957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5841.

Greensboro rests in a hollow where the land, sculpted by ancient glaciers, folds itself into a series of rolling hills and deep valleys. It lies 45.7 miles east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 81°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-east of Hardwick. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that climb the slopes and spill down into the hollows. The landscape is a patchwork of emerald pastures, where contented Holsteins graze under wide, often dramatic skies, and darker, brooding woods that hold their secrets close. Crystal Lake, a jewel of cool, clear water, dominates the southern edge of Greensboro, its surface reflecting the changing moods of the heavens, from the pearly grey of a misty morning to the fiery hues of sunset. The roads, often unpaved and winding, follow the contours of the land, leading travelers through a quietude that feels both ancient and profoundly present. The history of Greensboro is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its farms and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, the economy has been tied to the fertile soil, with dairy farming and maple sugaring forming the backbone of its livelihood, a tradition that continues to shape the character of the place. The distinctive red barns, weathered by countless Vermont winters, stand like stoic sentinels against the landscape, testaments to the enduring agricultural spirit. While no longer a hub of heavy industry, Greensboro maintains a vibrant artisanal presence, with local craftspeople and small businesses contributing to its unique economic fabric. The annual Greensboro Arts Festival, a gathering that draws visitors from far and wide, showcases the creative pulse of the community, a contemporary expression of the ingenuity that has always defined this corner of Vermont.

About This Greensboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greensboro, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.576442, -72.29566. 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 Greensboro and Orleans County.

Detailed location data for Greensboro includes the ZIP code (05841), telephone area code (802), county seat of Orleans County (Newport), and school district assignment (Mountain View Union Elementary 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 Greensboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.