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Canaan.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Connecticut Valley, within Northeastern Highlands. Beecher Falls lies about 1.9 miles east of Canaan by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Canaan, Vermont — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Canaan, Vermont · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Canaan, Vermont from above
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THE SETTINGNorthern Connecticut Valley

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYEssex County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Canaan on the map

THE CANAAN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Connecticut Valley setting.

Canaan CDP has 1.57 square miles of land in Essex County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Connecticut Valley, within Northeastern Highlands.

Forested hills and mountains span northern New England, the Adirondacks and higher Catskills. Glacial lakes and steep streams accompany a transition between northern hardwood and spruce-fir forests.

Regional context: Northeastern Highlands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Canaan and Essex County

Canaan is associated with Essex County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Essex County

Canaan by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Canaan, or 2.4% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points higher than the 1.6% recorded for Essex County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Canaan CDP has 1.2 times the land area of nearby Beecher Falls CDP (1.27 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

VT · census-designated placeLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Canaan

45.0067° N, 71.5271° W

2.1 mi east–west extent1.9 mi north–south extent1.57 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Canaan

Vermont · 1.61 sq mi total

Land: 97.6%
Water: 2.4%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Canaan1.57 sq mi

Beecher Falls1.27 sq mi

Canaan33 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Canaan review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Canaan CDP
Reference point: 45.0067° N, 71.5271° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Canaan land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

Separate Canaan’s place name from its government

Canaan is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Canaan address as city approval. Essex County is the geographic starting point for the records.

Read the Northern Connecticut Valley setting

Northern Connecticut Valley belongs to Northeastern Highlands. What do the tract's topographic map and road records show about slope, stream crossings and the approach to the acreage?

Check the route, beyond Beecher Falls

Beecher Falls is 1.9 miles east of the Canaan reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Canaan resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CANAAN

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.0067° N, 71.5271° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Canaan ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Canaan data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Connecticut Valley

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Highlands context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗

Additional Vermont landowner resources

Vermont river and floodplain maps

DEC guidance and links for researching river corridors and mapped floodplains.

Vermont Flood Ready Atlas

Official map guidance for exploring flood exposure and related local context.

FEMA flood maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Canaan.

Beecher Falls lies about 1.9 miles east of Canaan by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Canaan in context

Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Vermont; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.

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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Canaan
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Canaan?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Essex County. Canaan’s 1.57 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Canaan property in Northern Connecticut Valley?+

No. Northern Connecticut Valley is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Canaan boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Beecher Falls as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.9 miles east of Canaan’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Canaan?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Sell my land inCanaan.

Land in theNorthern Connecticut Valley setting.