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Absecon New Jersey Map

Explore Absecon, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Absecon, New Jersey

How to Use This Absecon, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Absecon, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Absecon.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Absecon
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Atlantic County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.42845
Longitude	-74.495708
Population	9,137
Density	645.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	08201, 08205
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Mays Landing
School District	Absecon City School District

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About Absecon, New Jersey

Absecon is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,137. The population density is 645.2 people per km². Absecon is located at 39.4284°N, 74.4957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Absecon is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 08201, 08205.

Absecon reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of water and the low, flat horizon of the coastal plain. It lies 3.1 miles north-northeast of Pleasantville, NJ (from Pleasantville, NJ: bearing 30°T), and is situated 5.9 miles northwest of Atlantic City. The Absecon Creek meanders through the terrain, dictating the pace of the low-lying meadows and marshlands that characterize the immediate surroundings. To the east, the Atlantic Ocean exerts a subtle influence on the shifting humidity and the quality of light that softens the edges of the afternoon. Travelers might observe the Absecon Wildlife Management Area, which serves as a sanctuary for local flora and fauna, maintaining a natural buffer against the encroachment of modern development. Further out, the silhouette of Weakfish Island emerges from the tidal flats, while the distant Sandy Ridge offers a faint, weathered contour against the sky on particularly clear days.

Absecon maintains a history rooted in the maritime and agricultural traditions of the region, where the labor of earlier generations shaped the current economic foundation. Local commerce has evolved from its colonial-era maritime utility into a diverse suburban economy that supports small businesses and service industries. Residents often look toward the nearby Atlantic City Reservoir for both its functional role in the water supply and its presence as a stable, reflective feature in the landscape. While the proximity to major transit routes influences the flow of trade, the daily rhythm remains tied to the steady, industrious nature of the local workforce. The proximity to the Green Bank State Forest provides a contrasting backdrop of dense woodland, reminding those who live here of the vast, wooded wilderness that defines much of the interior.

Absecon possesses a cultural character formed by the intersection of suburban life and the lingering echo of the nearby tides. Community events bring neighbors together in public spaces, fostering an atmosphere where long-standing traditions are observed with quiet regularity. The town is noted for its ability to balance the demands of a modern commute with a local identity that remains distinct from its larger neighbors. Among those who have called the area home, the professional golfer Andy North stands as a recognized individual who rose from the local environment to achieve wider distinction. Whether walking past the historic markers or observing the evening colors wash over the marsh, there is a sense that Absecon occupies a space between the bustle of the coast and the silence of the inland pines.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 288° W
Absecon City Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 341° N
Absecon Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 108° E
Turtle (Murtle) statue (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 318° NW
Stone Site Dedication (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 310° NW
Miss Absecon Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 300° NW
Pitney Road Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 348° N
Heritage Park Spot (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 334° NW
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.0 mi, 070° E
Galloway Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 069° E
John & George English Park (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 197° S
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 049° NE
Atlantic County Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 017° N
Municipal Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 357° N
Port Republic Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.5 mi, 014° N
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.0 mi, 015° N · 130k acres
Tilton 9 (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 228° SW
Bob's Garden Center Christmas Display (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 261° W
The Music Box (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 138° SE
Stockton Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 335° NW
Stockton University Art Gallery (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 336° NW
Elizabeth B. Alton Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 338° N
Gardners Point (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 132° SE
Noyes Arts Garage (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 148° SE
Imax (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 152° SE
Zephyr Gallery (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 153° SE
Brigantine Lighthouse (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 112° E
Wentworth Gallery (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 139° SE
Brigantine National Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.0 mi, 027° NE · 6,922 acres
Tribeca Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.1 mi, 191° S

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