Wilder Vermont Map
Wilder, 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 Wilder, Windsor County.
Interactive Map of Wilder, Vermont
| City | Wilder |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.672848 |
| Longitude | -72.308702 |
| Population | 3,087 |
| Density | 515.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wilder, Vermont
Wilder is a locality in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,087. The population density is 515.2 people per km². Wilder is located at 43.6728°N, 72.3087°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5088.
Wilder, Vermont, unfolds as a landscape of quietude, where the Connecticut River acts as a broad, unhurried artery, its banks often softened by stands of mature trees. It lies 50.3 miles north-west of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 310°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-west of Lebanon. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a mosaic of fields that hold the memory of cultivation and woodlands that hum with the subtle life of the Northeast. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, and the light, when it catches the water, can turn the river into a shimmering ribbon of pewter. The houses of Wilder are scattered with a sense of deliberate placement, respecting the contours of the land, and the overall impression is one of a place deeply rooted, not imposed. The history of Wilder is intimately tied to the flow of the Connecticut River, a waterway that once powered industry and facilitated trade. For a significant period, paper mills were a central pillar of Wilder's economy, their imposing structures now largely silent witnesses to a bygone era, their brickwork softened by moss and the passage of seasons. Though the large-scale manufacturing has receded, a resilient spirit persists, with local businesses catering to a more decentralized economy, and the town retains a character shaped by generations who understood the rhythms of the land and the river. The nearby Quechee Gorge, a short drive away, draws visitors who appreciate the dramatic geological formations, a stark contrast to the more settled feel of Wilder itself, reminding one of the powerful forces that have shaped this corner of Vermont.
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About This Wilder Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wilder, 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 Wilder and Windsor County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wilder 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 Wilder 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. |
