Rutland Vermont Map

About Rutland, Vermont

Rutland is a locality in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of 15,712. The population density is 805.0 people per km². Rutland is located at 43.6106°N, 72.9726°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5701.

Rutland rests in a valley cradled by the Green Mountains, a landscape that breathes the crisp, pine-scented air of New England. It lies 35.9 miles east-north-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 63°T), and is situated 3.8 miles east-north-east of West Rutland. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to the more rugged peaks that punctuate the horizon, their flanks often shrouded in a fine mist or dusted with the first whispers of snow. The land here feels solid, ancient, carved by glaciers and worn smooth by countless rains, its character a quiet testament to enduring natural forces. In the late afternoon, the light slants low, painting the granite outcrops in hues of ochre and rust, a fleeting beauty that seems to hold a deeper resonance with the enduring earth. The history of Rutland is deeply entwined with the extraction of its famed marble, a resource that once fueled a thriving industry and shaped the very character of the place. Quarries, now silent sentinels of a bygone era, dot the surrounding landscape, their sheer faces a stark reminder of the labor and ambition that once defined Rutland's economy. This legacy of industry, alongside a strong agricultural tradition that still graces the surrounding farmlands, has fostered a resilient and pragmatic spirit among its inhabitants. While the grand marble halls of the past may have faded somewhat, the enduring quality of the stone, and the hardworking ethos it represents, continues to be a distinctive thread in the fabric of Rutland.

About This Rutland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rutland, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.610624, -72.972606. 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 Rutland and Rutland County.

Detailed location data for Rutland includes the ZIP code (05701), telephone area code (802), county seat of Rutland County (Rutland), and school district assignment (Rutland City School District). 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 Rutland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.