Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County is the most populous county in Vermont. It hugs the eastern shore of Lake Champlain in the northwestern part of the state. Burlington, Vermont’s biggest city, calls the county home and serves as a hub for culture, education, and commerce.
The University of Vermont’s campus sprawls across a hill overlooking the lake, while Church Street Marketplace bustles with shoppers and street performers. You can even take a ferry across Lake Champlain to New York State.
The food scene in Chittenden County highlights local ingredients, while Shelburne Museum houses an eclectic collection of Americana. Hiking and biking trails are everywhere, and nearby ski resorts draw visitors in winter. It’s a place where urban life meets rural Vermont in true Vermont style.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Chittenden County |
| County Seat | Burlington |
| Etymology | Named after Thomas Chittenden, the first Governor of Vermont |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Winooski, Williston, Shelburne |
| Interstates and Highways | I-89, I-189, US-2, US-7 |
| FIPS Code | 50-007 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 619 sq mi (Land: 539 sq mi; Water: 80 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Addison County (South), Clinton County, New York (Northwest), Essex County, New York (West), Franklin County (North), Grand Isle County (Northwest), Lamoille County (Northeast), Washington County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 170,000 |
| State | Vermont |
| Coordinates | 44.4759° N, 73.2121° W |
| Major Landmarks | University of Vermont, Lake Champlain, Church Street Marketplace |
PHYSICAL MAP
Chittenden County Topographic Map
Chittenden County has a mix of mountain ridges and lowland valleys. The Green Mountains rise along the eastern side, while the land flattens toward Lake Champlain in the west. See it all in our map below.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Chittenden County Road Map
Chittenden County has a dense and active highway network. Interstate 89 slices through the area, connecting key communities along the way. Use our zoom tool to explore every twist and turn across the map.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Chittenden County Satellite Map
The lake steals the spotlight in our satellite map. Lake Champlain forms a wide, dark western edge, with Burlington appearing as a dense patch beside it. Forested areas dominate the east, while farmland breaks up the landscape near the center.
OUTLINE MAP
Chittenden County Blank Map
Chittenden County has an irregular shape, but its western boundary stretches along Lake Champlain. It sits in the western part of Vermont and borders New York across the lake.
Vermont County Maps
Vermont County Map
Vermont’s 14 counties keep things simple. Some roll across green hills and covered bridges, while others climb into cold, quiet mountains. There’s maple in the air throughout the Green Mountain State.