Explore Stowe, Vermont, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Stowe, Vermont. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Vermont or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Stowe.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Stowe |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Lamoille County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.465332 |
| Longitude | -72.684562 |
| Population | 616 |
| Density | 291.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 05672 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| County Seat | Hyde Park |
| School District | Stowe Town School District |
Stowe remains a place defined by the cold, clear vitality of the Little River, which carves its path through the land with a persistent, rhythmic urgency. It lies 21.1 miles east of Essex Junction, VT (from Essex Junction, VT: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-southwest of Morrisville. The earth here holds a quiet weight, characterized by the deep, forested shadows of the Stowe Town Forest and the undulating depressions of Stowe Hollow. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Green Mountains marks the horizon, reminding the observer of the vast, ancient reach of the northern landscape. When the sun retreats at dusk, the light catches the moisture in the air, turning the fields into shades of muted, bruised violet that seem to exhale the heat of the day.
History in Stowe began with the steady work of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the abundant timber provided by the surrounding wilderness. These pioneers built their lives around the necessity of the seasons, clearing plots and establishing a foothold that grew slowly, measured by the turning of the leaves and the stubborn frost of winter. The founding of Stowe reflected a quiet independence, an ethos born from the need to survive and prosper in a landscape that demanded both resilience and a deep, intuitive understanding of the natural cycles. Over generations, the patterns of life solidified into a community that honors its origins through the preservation of its fundamental character.
Economic life in Stowe flows through a mixture of specialized tourism and local commerce, supported by infrastructure that balances modern convenience with the preservation of its rugged surroundings. While the town does not house major universities, it benefits from a regional culture that values education and the steady labor of its residents. The presence of the Stowe Municipal Forest underscores the town's commitment to managing its natural resources, ensuring that the timber and recreational value of the land remain intact for future use. The Little River continues to serve as a literal and metaphorical spine for the local economy, drawing those who find value in the stillness of the woods and the deliberate pace of a life lived away from the frantic centers of industry.
Cultural identity in Stowe is etched into the annual rhythm of the seasons, where residents and visitors alike gather for events that celebrate the harvest and the singular beauty of the landscape. Nearby, the water of Moss Glen Falls creates a constant, singular sound, a reminder of the raw energy that runs beneath the surface of everyday life. Those seeking a connection to the geography often wander the Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, while others find quiet reflection near the edges of Molly Pond. Although the town is not defined by the presence of professional sports franchises, it maintains a spirit of personal challenge and athletic endeavor, often associated with the endurance required to navigate the changing weather of the region.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stowe, Vermont. Coordinates: 44.465332, -72.684562. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Stowe includes the ZIP code (05672), telephone area code (802), county seat of Lamoille County (Hyde Park), and school district assignment (Stowe Town School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |