Waitsfield Vermont Map

About Waitsfield, Vermont

Waitsfield is a locality in Washington County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 330. Waitsfield is located at 44.1901°N, 72.8248°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5673.

Waitsfield unfolds as a verdant embrace within the Green Mountains, its landscape a gentle swell of rolling hills stitched together by meandering streams and bordered by the steadfast pine and maple forests that climb towards the sky. It lies 27.5 miles south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 136°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-north-west of Northfield. The Mad River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the valley floor, its banks often softened by patches of meadow where wildflowers bloom in season, their colors a fleeting blush against the deep green of the surrounding slopes. Even on a clear day, the air here carries a crispness, a promise of the coming autumn or the lingering chill of spring, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet benediction over the land. The enduring spirit of Waitsfield is woven from threads of agricultural tradition and a resilient independence that has shaped its character for generations. Once a hub for granite quarrying, its economy now finds its footing in artisanal crafts, local food production, and the quiet hum of small businesses catering to a community that values connection. Covered bridges, like the iconic Pulp Mill Bridge, stand as silent sentinels, whispering tales of a time when horse-drawn wagons traversed these routes, and the valley’s fertile soil sustained its people through lean winters and bountiful summers. Waitsfield remains a place where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons and the enduring strength of its natural beauty.

About This Waitsfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waitsfield, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.190059, -72.824838. 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 Waitsfield and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Waitsfield includes the ZIP code (05673), telephone area code (802), county seat of Washington County (Montpelier), and school district assignment (Harwood Unified 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 Waitsfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.