Northfield Vermont Map
Northfield, 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 Northfield, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Northfield, Vermont
| City | Northfield |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.151172 |
| Longitude | -72.656499 |
| Population | 3,757 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Northfield, Vermont
Northfield is a locality in Washington County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,757. Northfield is located at 44.1512°N, 72.6565°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 05664.
Northfield rests in a valley where the Winooski River, a ribbon of liquid pewter under the Vermont sky, has patiently shaped the land. It lies 35.5 miles south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 129°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Barre. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the softer hues of deciduous trees, rise to meet the horizon, their slopes etched with the faint scars of ancient glaciers and the more recent tracks of logging roads. In the summer, the air hums with the industry of insects and the distant drone of tractors, carrying the scent of freshly cut hay and damp earth. Winter transforms the scene into a hushed monochrome, the snow muffling sound and accentuating the stark beauty of bare branches against a pale sky, while the river, often reduced to a trickle or frozen solid, becomes a silent, watchful presence. The character of Northfield is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring presence of dairy cows grazing in emerald pastures. For generations, these fields have been the bedrock of its economy, though the town has also seen the ebb and flow of other industries, from granite quarrying to the manufacturing of woolen goods, each leaving its subtle imprint. Norwich University, a venerable institution of higher learning, anchors the community with its distinctive blend of academic rigor and military tradition, its campus a landmark that draws students and visitors alike. The heart of Northfield beats with a quiet, steady rhythm, a place where the changing seasons dictate the pace of life and a strong sense of shared history binds its residents together.
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About This Northfield Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Northfield, 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 Northfield and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Northfield 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 Northfield 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. |
