Montpelier Vermont Map
Explore Montpelier, Vermont, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Montpelier, Vermont
| City | Montpelier |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.260059 |
| Longitude | -72.575387 |
| Population | 8,074 |
| Density | 309.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 05602, 05601, 05603, 05604, 05609 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| County Seat | Montpelier |
About Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier is a locality in Washington County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,074. The population density is 309.9 people per km². Montpelier is located at 44.2601°N, 72.5754°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Montpelier is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 05602, 05601, 05603.Montpelier emerges from the confluence of steep, wooded hillsides where the North Branch Winooski River carves a deliberate path through the bedrock. It lies 30.9 miles east-southeast of Essex Junction, VT (from Essex Junction, VT: bearing 121°T), and is situated 5.7 miles northwest of Barre. The air here holds a crisp, earthen clarity that sharpens the edges of the surrounding slopes during the transition between seasons. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Green Mountains marks the horizon, standing as a silent sentinel over the landscape. Residents often find respite in the quiet trails of the Montpelier Municipal Forest, a short distance away, where the canopy creates a cathedral of shifting shade. Within the urban grid, Summer Street Park offers a modest, accessible patch of green that anchors the central district.
Montpelier traces its origins to the labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in the narrow, fertile corridor of the river valley. The local economy has long been sustained by the quiet industry of governance and the enduring presence of administrative offices that define its professional character. Beyond the halls of power, the region remains tethered to the rhythms of agricultural heritage, with dairy farms persisting in the outlying valleys. The proximity of Wrightsville Reservoir provides a functional landscape for water management and recreation, reflecting the practical needs of the inhabitants. Commerce here moves with a steady, measured pace, favoring traditional storefronts over the transient trends of larger, more frantic centers of trade.
Cultural life in Montpelier thrives through an appreciation for the written word and a deep-seated commitment to civic engagement. The town square remains a focal point for seasonal gatherings, where the community congregates to mark the passing of the calendar year. Notable figures such as Admiral George Dewey, who rose to prominence in the naval history of the nation, claim this place as their birthplace, grounding the local identity in a broader historical narrative. When the climate permits, excursions to Moretown Falls reveal the raw, unhurried force of water cutting through the dense rock of the interior. Life in Montpelier is defined by these enduring patterns, where the weight of tradition balances against the forward-looking spirit of its citizens.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Lost Nations Theater (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 193° S
- The Savoy Theater (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 220° SW
- Capitol Theatre (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 292° W
- T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 171° S
- Vermont Historical Society Museum and Pavilion (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 292° W
- Hubbard Tower (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 340° N
- North Branch River Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 010° N
- Beavin & Sons (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 139° SE
- Montpelier Recereation Field (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 005° N
- Montpelier City Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 157° SE
- Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 041° NE
- Vermont Land Trust (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 022° N
- Union 32 High School Woodlot (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 122° SE
- Boyer State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.6 mi, 200° S
- Vermont Granite Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 141° SE
- War Memorial (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 136° SE
- 1918 Spanish Flu Memorial (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 131° SE
- Studio Place Arts (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 140° SE
- Monument to Heroic Deeds (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 140° SE
- Barre Opera House (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 140° SE
- Elm Harris Jewler Studio (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 293° NW
- Camp Meade (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 294° NW
- Kurt Buliger Photography Gallery and Studio (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 294° NW
- Coburn Covered Bridge (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 077° E
- Middlesex Notch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 308° NW
- Camels Hump State Park (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 294° NW
- Ainsworth State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 176° S
- Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 17.3 mi, 221° SW · 412k acres
- Breadloaf Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.3 mi, 221° SW · 25k acres
- Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.3 mi, 104° E · 74k acres
Latest News: Montpelier
Loading news…
World News
Loading news-world…
More World News
Loading news-world…
About This Montpelier Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montpelier, Vermont. Coordinates: 44.260059, -72.575387. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Montpelier includes the ZIP code (05602, 05601, 05603), telephone area code (802), county seat of Washington County (Montpelier), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
