White River Junction Vermont Map

About White River Junction, Vermont

White River Junction is a locality in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,364. The population density is 475.6 people per km². White River Junction is located at 43.6490°N, 72.3193°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5001.

White River Junction lies at a confluence, a place where the waters meet and the landscape opens up. It lies 49.7 miles north-west of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 308°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west of Lebanon. The broad, glacially-carved valley cradles the town, its hills rising with a gentle, forested continuity. Here, the air often carries the cool, damp scent of the Connecticut River, a wide, muscular presence that defines the eastern edge of White River Junction. The terrain is a study in subtle gradients, where fields of hay and pasture stretch towards the tree line, and the distant peaks, softened by a perpetual haze, seem to hold the sky in their cupped hands. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can be a pale gold, slanting through the leaves and catching on the weathered clapboard of older buildings, giving the whole scene a quiet, enduring beauty. The history of White River Junction is intrinsically tied to its strategic position as a transportation hub. For generations, it was a vital railroad junction, a place where trains hissed and chuffed, carrying timber from the surrounding forests and goods to markets far and wide. This legacy is still evident in the sturdy, brick buildings that once served the railway, now repurposed for a modern economy that leans towards small businesses, artisanal crafts, and a growing arts scene. The economic pulse of White River Junction today is a blend of the practical and the creative, with independent bookstores, galleries, and workshops thriving alongside more traditional enterprises. The town retains a sense of its working past, a grounded character that feels both resilient and welcoming, a place where the echoes of steam engines are now accompanied by the hum of contemporary life.

About This White River Junction Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White River Junction, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.64896, -72.319258. 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 White River Junction and Windsor County.

Detailed location data for White River Junction includes the ZIP code (05001), telephone area code (802), county seat of Windsor County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Hartford 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 White River Junction is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.