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Orleans County Map, Vermont

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Orleans County, Vermont

Orleans Location Map Vermont

Orleans County is up in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. It’s rural and proud of it. Lakes and forests dominate the landscape. Outdoor recreation is popular here including fishing, hunting, and hiking.

The county stretches from the Canadian border south to the edge of the Northeast Kingdom. Jay Peak Resort brings in skiers and snowboarders all winter.

Maple syrup production is serious business. Newport, the largest town, sits on Lake Memphremagog. Summers are short but sweet. The people are friendly, with a stubborn streak of independence.

CategoryDetails
County NameOrleans County
County SeatNewport
PopulationApproximately 27,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesNewport, Derby, Barton, Orleans, Craftsbury, Coventry
Interstates and HighwaysI-91, US-5, VT-14, VT-105
FIPS Code50-019
Total Area (Land and Water)721 sq mi (Land: 694 sq mi; Water: 27 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Essex County (East), Caledonia County (South), Lamoille County (Southwest), Franklin County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateVermont
Coordinates44.8419° N, 72.2109° W
EtymologyLikely named after the Orleans region of France
Major LandmarksLake Memphremagog, Jay Peak Resort, Crystal Lake State Park

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