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Interactive Map of Poultney, Vermont
| City | Poultney |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Rutland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.517013 |
| Longitude | -73.23622 |
| Population | 1,079 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Poultney, Vermont
Poultney is a locality in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,079. Poultney is located at 43.5170°N, 73.2362°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 05764.
Poultney rests in a broad valley, a place where the land gently slopes towards the embrace of Lake Champlain, though the lake itself lies a short distance away. It lies 21.2 miles east-north-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 63°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north of Granville. Here, the Green Mountains stand as a distant, hazy backdrop, their ancient forms softened by the sweep of open fields and the more intimate presence of wooded hills. The Poultney River, a ribbon of dark water, meanders through the landscape, its banks lined with willows that sway in the persistent breeze. The air carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially in the early morning when mist often clings to the lower meadows. This is a land of quiet cultivation, where stone walls, weathered by decades of sun and frost, still delineate pastures and forgotten homesteads, hinting at a patient stewardship of the soil. The history of Poultney is deeply intertwined with the slate industry, a legacy still visible in the dramatic, water-filled quarries that punctuate the surrounding hills, their sheer faces catching the sunlight like facets of a dark jewel. For generations, the rhythmic clang of hammers and the rumble of carts filled the air, defining the economic pulse of this region. While the grand scale of quarrying has receded, the spirit of industriousness remains, now channeled into a more varied local economy that includes small businesses and a strong agricultural presence. Green Mountain College, once a significant institution within Poultney, left its mark on the town's intellectual and cultural landscape, fostering a certain thoughtful character that can still be felt in the community's interactions. The rhythm of life here is not dictated by urgent haste, but by the turning of the seasons and the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.
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About This Poultney Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Poultney, 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 Poultney and Rutland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Poultney 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 Poultney 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. |
