Richford Vermont Map
Richford, 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 Richford, Franklin County.
Interactive Map of Richford, Vermont
| City | Richford |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Franklin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.99699 |
| Longitude | -72.671242 |
| Population | 1,304 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Richford, Vermont
Richford is a locality in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,304. Richford is located at 44.9970°N, 72.6712°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 05476.
Richford rests in a northern Vermont valley, where the Missisquoi River, a silver thread, winds its way through rolling hills carpeted in a patchwork of evergreen and deciduous forest. It lies 44.7 miles north-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 36°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-east of Enosburg Falls. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness, a testament to the surrounding wildness. The terrain rises gently to the east and west, forming a protective embrace around the village, its modest buildings clustered along the riverbanks and the main thoroughfares. Even in the heart of summer, a certain quietude pervades, a sense of spaciousness that allows the sky to feel vast and the distant peaks to draw the eye. The history of Richford is tied to the land and its resources. Once a hub for the lumber industry, the echoes of its past can still be felt in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its homes. The Missisquoi River, though no longer powering great mills, continues to shape the local character, offering quiet spots for reflection or a quick cast for trout. The economy today is more diversified, with a focus on agriculture and small businesses, but the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world remain palpable. Life in Richford moves at a pace dictated by the seasons, a steady beat that allows for genuine conversation and a shared sense of place.
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About This Richford Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Richford, 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 Richford and Franklin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Richford 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 Richford 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. |
