Stratton Mountain Vermont Map

About Stratton Mountain, Vermont

Stratton Mountain is a locality in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 87. The population density is 14.3 people per km². Stratton Mountain is located at 43.1167°N, 72.9065°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5155.

Stratton Mountain rises, a verdant titan draped in the cool, crisp air of Vermont's Green Mountains. It lies 37.0 miles east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 87°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-south-east of Manchester Center. Its slopes, cloaked in a dense tapestry of mixed hardwood and softwood, ascend towards a summit that often wears a crown of ethereal mist, particularly in the hushed hours of dawn. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts, from the gentler, rolling foothills that cradle the base to the steeper ascents that challenge those who venture higher. Streams, born from mountain springs, carve their winding paths through the landscape, their murmurs a constant, soothing counterpoint to the rustle of leaves overhead, and the very earth seems to exhale a scent of damp soil and pine needles after a summer rain. This noble peak and its surrounding environs have long been shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Historically, the economy of Stratton Mountain was intrinsically tied to the land, with logging and small-scale farming forming the backbone of its early prosperity. More recently, it has transformed into a renowned destination for outdoor recreation, drawing visitors seeking the thrill of its ski slopes in winter and the beauty of its hiking trails in summer. The legacy of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered barn or stone wall that peeks through the encroaching forest, a quiet testament to lives once lived in diligent communion with the rugged Vermont soil, a spirit that continues to define Stratton Mountain.

About This Stratton Mountain Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stratton Mountain, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.116744, -72.906489. 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 Stratton Mountain and Bennington County.

Detailed location data for Stratton Mountain includes the ZIP code (05340), telephone area code (802), county seat of Bennington County (Bennington), and school district assignment (Winhall 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 Stratton Mountain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.