Wells River Vermont Map
Wells River, Vermont — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wells River, Orange County.
Interactive Map of Wells River, Vermont
| City | Wells River |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.15423 |
| Longitude | -72.047036 |
| Population | 340 |
| Density | 69.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wells River, Vermont
Wells River is a locality in Orange County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 340. The population density is 69.3 people per km². Wells River is located at 44.1542°N, 72.0470°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15423.
Wells River spills into the valley, a place where the water’s murmur is as constant as the turning of seasons. It lies 61.7 miles east-south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 111°T), and is situated 0.5 miles west-north-west of Woodsville. Hills, softened by a hundred years of cultivation and then reclaimed by the persistent green of Vermont’s forests, rise on either side, their slopes etched with the faint scars of old logging roads. The air here carries the scent of pine needles after a spring rain, a sharp, clean fragrance that mingles with the damp earth. Along the riverbanks, the stones are smooth and grey, worn by the ceaseless flow, and in the late afternoon, the sun slants through the trees, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a quiet magic to the landscape. The houses, many of them clapboard and weathered to a muted palette of greys and creams, seem to have grown organically from the land, their windows reflecting the sky like placid pools. This corner of Orange County has long been shaped by the currents of industry and the steadfast spirit of its people. For generations, the river itself was the lifeblood of Wells River, powering mills that processed timber and grain, their echoes now fading into the quiet hum of everyday life. The railroad, a ribbon of steel that once brought prosperity and connection, still passes through, a reminder of a more bustling era. Today, the local economy is a blend of small businesses, many of them family-run, serving the surrounding agricultural communities and catering to those who seek the unhurried pace of rural Vermont. You can still find the sturdy, practical architecture of the past, buildings that speak of a time when hard work and community were the cornerstones of survival, and the rhythm of the day is still largely dictated by the sun and the needs of the land.
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About This Wells River Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wells River, Vermont with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Wells River and Orange County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wells River is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Wells River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
