Ludlow Vermont Map

About Ludlow, Vermont

Ludlow is a locality in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 773. Ludlow is located at 43.3959°N, 72.7007°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5149.

Ludlow rests in a valley carved by ancient glaciers, where the Okemo Brook tumbles down from the mountain's flank, its cool, clear water a constant murmur against the granite and pine. It lies 45.8 miles east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 88°T), and is situated 17.8 miles west of Claremont. The surrounding hills, cloaked in a dense forest of maple, birch, and spruce, rise steeply, their peaks often softened by a veil of mist that catches the morning sun. In summer, the air hums with the drone of unseen insects and the distant call of a lone hawk, while autumn ignites the slopes in a blaze of ochre, crimson, and gold, a spectacle that draws visitors from far and wide. The character of Ludlow is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of the Vermont landscape still holds sway, shaping the lives and rhythms of its people. The history of Ludlow is deeply intertwined with the logging and quarrying industries that once defined its economy, the rough-hewn stone of its older buildings a testament to the labor of generations. The Black River, a more substantial waterway than the Okemo Brook, once powered mills and carried timber downstream, its banks bearing the faint scars of its industrial past. Today, Okemo Mountain Resort, a prominent ski area, anchors Ludlow's economy, drawing a steady stream of skiers and snowboarders in winter and hikers and mountain bikers in the warmer months. This influx of visitors has fostered a vibrant local arts scene and a growing number of independent shops and restaurants, each contributing to the town’s enduring charm.

About This Ludlow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ludlow, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.395906, -72.700652. 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 Ludlow and Windsor County.

Detailed location data for Ludlow includes the ZIP code (05149), 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 Ludlow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.