Northfield Vermont Map

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: 5664.

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.

About This Northfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northfield, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.151172, -72.656499. 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.

Detailed location data for Northfield includes the ZIP code (05663), telephone area code (802), county seat of Washington County (Montpelier), 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 Northfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.