Waterbury Vermont Map

About Waterbury, Vermont

Waterbury is a locality in Washington County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,897. The population density is 566.0 people per km². Waterbury is located at 44.3378°N, 72.7562°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 05676, 05671.

Waterbury reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic pulse of Graves Brook as it carves a path through the valley floor. It lies 20.4 miles east-southeast of Essex Junction, VT (from Essex Junction, VT: bearing 121°T), and is situated 15.9 miles northwest of Barre. The landscape is defined by the proximity of Butler Pond, where the water surface acts as a dark, polished mirror for the shifting clouds. To the west, the Green Mountains rise as a distant, serrated silhouette against the sky, grounding the horizon in deep indigo and slate. The air carries a crisp, mineral quality, particularly in the mornings when the light catches the dew clinging to the grass at the Dascombve P. Rowe Playing Fields, transforming the simple recreational space into a field of glimmering, ephemeral silver.

Waterbury maintains a quiet gravity, shaped by a history of industry that has evolved from early mills to a modern focus on craft and commerce. Travelers might venture toward the nearby Kneeland Flat to observe the transition from the village center to the more rugged, forested terrain that leads toward the distant Camels Hump State Forest. The local economy thrives on a blend of small-scale production and a commitment to the land, reflecting a culture that values the slow change of seasons over the frantic pace of urban life. Those seeking the raw power of the landscape often head toward Bolton Falls to watch the water break against the stone, or follow the Stevenson Brook Trail, where the dense canopy offers a sanctuary of filtered light and the scent of damp earth.

About This Waterbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterbury, Vermont. Coordinates: 44.337834, -72.756229. 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 Waterbury includes the ZIP code (05676, 05671), telephone area code (802), county seat of Washington County (Montpelier), and school district assignment (Harwood Unified School District).

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.