Pownal Center Vermont Map

About Pownal Center, Vermont

Pownal Center is a locality in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 456. The population density is 117.8 people per km². Pownal Center is located at 42.7965°N, 73.2232°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Pownal Center unfolds across rolling hills, a quiet scattering of homes and businesses where the Green Mountains begin their westward sweep towards the New York border. It lies 19.7 miles north of Berkshire, MA (from Berkshire, MA: bearing 356°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of North Adams. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the deep shadows cast by mature maple and oak trees. In the springtime, a soft, almost ethereal light filters through the budding leaves, lending a gentle luminescence to the fields that slope down towards the Hoosic River. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the wilder expanses that lie just beyond the cultivated fields. It’s a place where the horizon feels both expansive and intimately familiar, the curve of the land a constant invitation to explore its subtle contours. The history of Pownal Center is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots and the quiet industriousness of its people. For generations, the fertile soil has supported a modest farming economy, with dairy farms and small market gardens dotting the landscape, their rhythms dictated by the seasons. The presence of the Hoosic River, though not a roaring torrent, has always been a vital artery, its waters once powering small mills that served the burgeoning community. While Pownal Center may not boast famous sons or daughters whose names echo in national headlines, its distinct character lies in its persistent self-reliance and a deep-seated connection to the land. The occasional glimpse of an old stone wall, reclaimed by moss and time, serves as a silent narrative of the lives that have shaped this particular corner of Vermont, a testament to resilience and quiet perseverance.

About This Pownal Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pownal Center, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.796468, -73.223163. 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 Pownal Center and Bennington County.

Detailed location data for Pownal Center includes the ZIP code (05261), telephone area code (802), county seat of Bennington County (Bennington), and school district assignment (Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District 87). 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 Pownal Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.