Ashland New Jersey Map

About Ashland, New Jersey

Ashland is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,320. The population density is 1253.2 people per km². Ashland is located at 39.8632°N, 75.0060°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8003.

Ashland lies in a landscape of gentle slopes and broad skies, where the verdant green of late spring often lingers into early summer. It lies 4.5 miles west of Evesham, NJ (from Evesham, NJ: bearing 260°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-east of Morris. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a quiet yielding of the earth that supports a patchwork of manicured lawns and the wilder edges of burgeoning woodland. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the land, their banks often softened by a tangle of native shrubs and the occasional sturdy oak, their branches reaching wide as if to embrace the humid air. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a tendency to deepen, casting long, soft shadows that lend a sense of peaceful permanence to the residential streets and the scattered commercial strips. The history of Ashland is rooted in the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy that still whispers in the names of some of its older thoroughfares and the enduring presence of mature trees that once shaded horse-drawn wagons. While farming has given way to residential development and a more diversified local economy, the spirit of quiet industry persists. Small businesses thrive, catering to the daily needs of its inhabitants, and a steady hum of activity emanates from the commercial centers, particularly along the main arteries that connect Ashland to the wider world. The area has seen a gradual evolution, absorbing new arrivals while retaining a core of enduring character, a place where the rhythm of life is often measured by the changing seasons and the shared experiences of its residents.

About This Ashland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashland, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.863169, -75.006002. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ashland and Camden County.

Detailed location data for Ashland includes the ZIP code (08003), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Camden County (Camden), and school district assignment (Cherry Hill Township School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ashland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.