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Manchester Vermont Map

Explore Manchester, Vermont, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Manchester, Vermont

How to Use This Manchester, Vermont Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Manchester, Vermont. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Vermont or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Manchester.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Manchester
State	Vermont (VT)
County	Bennington County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	43.163688
Longitude	-73.072327
Population	783
Density	85.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	05254
Area Code	802
County Seat	Bennington
School District	Taconic and Green Regional School District

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About Manchester, Vermont

Manchester is a locality in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 783. The population density is 85.5 people per km². Manchester is located at 43.1637°N, 73.0723°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Manchester is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 05254.

Manchester occupies a valley floor where the air grows thin and crisp as it drifts down from the higher elevations toward the quiet, shaded depths of Lye Brook Hollow. It lies 31.3 miles south of Rutland, VT (from Rutland, VT: bearing 189°T), and is situated 1.2 miles southwest of Manchester Center. Granite outcrops and dense stands of hardwoods define the terrain, creating a landscape where the sunlight seems to catch in the canopy of the nearby Owls Head Municipal Forest before filtering down to the mossy banks of Munson Brook. The distant silhouette of the Taconic Range marks the western horizon, providing a permanent, jagged edge to a sky that turns a deep, bruised violet during the late autumn gloaming. Residents of Manchester watch the mist rise from Equinox Pond each morning, a silent vapor that clings to the low-lying basins and softens the sharp lines of the surrounding topography.

Chartered during the mid-eighteenth century, Manchester emerged from the rugged wilderness of the frontier as a modest settlement defined by the grit of its early inhabitants. The founders established a pattern of development that followed the natural contours of the land, utilizing the available timber and stone to erect homes that could withstand the unrelenting pressure of northern winters. Over the decades, Manchester evolved from a rudimentary collection of dwellings into a focal point for regional commerce, maintaining a stubborn independence that reflected the character of those who first cleared the rocky soil. The legacy of these early years persists in the deliberate, measured growth of the streets and the preservation of structures that have weathered the passage of generations.

Economic life in Manchester currently thrives on a blend of high-end retail, tourism, and a commitment to maintaining the artisanal character of the regional marketplace. While industrial activity has shifted away from the heavy manufacturing of the previous century, the infrastructure remains robust enough to support a steady influx of visitors who arrive seeking the quiet respite of the mountains. Educational pursuits are anchored by local schools that emphasize the specific environmental and historical context of the region, ensuring that the younger population remains connected to the land. As commerce continues to adapt, Manchester manages to balance the demands of modern infrastructure with a careful stewardship of its natural resources, keeping the local economy tethered to the unique identity of the surrounding hills.

Cultural life in Manchester finds its expression in the seasonal rhythms of the outdoors, where residents and visitors often traverse the Lye Brook Trail to witness the changing foliage. Major annual events draw crowds to the Equinox Highlands Natural Area, where the focus remains on conservation and the quiet appreciation of the local ecology rather than the noise of professional stadiums or large-scale arenas. Though Manchester has been home to various writers and thinkers who sought the solitude of the woods, the spirit of the place is best captured by the way the community gathers for festivals that celebrate the harvest or the arrival of spring. The landmarks here are not monuments of steel, but rather the enduring natural features that dictate the pace of life, ensuring that the daily experience of Manchester remains grounded in the physical reality of the earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

McIntyre Ski Area (Attraction) — 80.3 mi, 096° E
Amoskeag Falls (Landmark) — 81.0 mi, 089° E
St. Joseph Cathedral (Cathedral / Church) — 81.3 mi, 090° E
Manchester City Hall (Landmark) — 81.3 mi, 090° E
Currier Museum of Art (Museum) — 81.3 mi, 090° E
Palace Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 81.4 mi, 090° E
SEE Science Center (Museum) — 81.4 mi, 090° E
Millyard Museum (Museum) — 81.6 mi, 090° E
Baseball Stadium (Stadium) — 81.7 mi, 090° E
Livingston Park (Nature Reserve) — 81.9 mi, 089° E
The Revolutionary War (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 164° S
Riley Center (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 276° W
Equinox Highlands Natural Area (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 282° W
John Zaccheo Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 041° NE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 043° NE
Manchester Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 100° E
Dana Thompson Recreational Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 033° NE
Southern Vermont Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 353° N
Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 1.8 mi, 150° SE · 412k acres
Lye Brook Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 1.8 mi, 150° SE · 18k acres
Mr. Barbo Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 276° W
Monastery Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.8 mi, 258° W
Mount Equinox Skyline Drive (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 213° SW
Dorset Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 341° N
Emerald Lake State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 023° NE
Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 032° NE · 36k acres
Big Branch Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.4 mi, 032° NE · 6,625 acres
Stratton Bear (Public Artwork) — 9.0 mi, 122° SE
Topping Tavern Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 201° S
Salem Art Works (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 273° W

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