North Buxton Ontario Map

About North Buxton, Ontario

North Buxton is a locality in Kent, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. North Buxton is located at 42.3103°N, 82.2250°W.

North Buxton rests gently in the fertile plains of southwestern Ontario, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer. It lies 15.9 km south-south-west of Chatham-Kent, ON (from Chatham-Kent, ON: bearing 210°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-south-west of Chatham. The land here is largely flat, a rich, dark loam that yields generously to cultivation, crisscrossed by shallow ditches and drain tiles that speak of careful stewardship. A quiet stillness often settles over the landscape, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the rustle of wind through the tall grasses lining the concession roads. Evenings bring a particular quality of light, a soft, golden diffusion that lingers, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender before the stars begin their patient vigil. This land holds a profound history, a testament to resilience and aspiration, for North Buxton was established as a haven for formerly enslaved people escaping the United States via the Underground Railroad. Its early residents, driven by a spirit of self-reliance and mutual support, cultivated not only the soil but also a vibrant cultural identity, fostering educational institutions and a strong sense of community. The local economy, rooted deeply in agriculture, continues to thrive on the bounty of this exceptionally productive soil, a legacy passed down through generations. While the outward appearance of North Buxton is one of serene rural existence, beneath the surface lies a rich narrative of freedom sought and freedom built, a quiet dignity that permeates the very air.

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Explore North Buxton, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.310278, -82.225. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for North Buxton includes the postal code (N7L), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for North Buxton is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.