West Burke Vermont Map

About West Burke, Vermont

West Burke is a locality in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 161. The population density is 134.1 people per km². West Burke is located at 44.6414°N, 71.9787°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

West Burke unfolds at the confluence of rolling Vermont hills, where the Kingdom Trails network has etched a reputation for itself across the landscape. It lies 61.8 miles east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 79°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Lyndonville. The East Branch of the Passumpsic River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds through the valley, its banks often softened by stands of birch and maple that blaze with color in the autumn. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests and the quiet persistence of nature. Barns, their paint weathered to the soft tones of moss and lichen, punctuate the fields, testaments to the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of this Caledonia County settlement. The history of West Burke is closely tied to the timber and granite industries that once pulsed through its veins, remnants of which can still be seen in the sturdy stone foundations of older buildings and the occasional abandoned quarry. Today, its economy is increasingly shaped by the allure of its natural beauty, drawing visitors to the renowned cycling and hiking trails that crisscross the hills and valleys, a modern iteration of the land’s enduring appeal. The local general store serves as a hub, a place where the rhythm of daily life is measured by the morning coffee crowd and the afternoon chatter of neighbors, a quiet continuity that has sustained West Burke through changing times.

About This West Burke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Burke, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.641442, -71.978707. 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 West Burke and Caledonia County.

Detailed location data for West Burke includes the ZIP code (05871), telephone area code (802), county seat of Caledonia County (St. Johnsbury), and school district assignment. 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 West Burke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.