Barclay New Jersey Map
Barclay, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Barclay, Camden County.
Interactive Map of Barclay, New Jersey
| City | Barclay |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Camden |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.90925 |
| Longitude | -74.992745 |
| Population | 4,607 |
| Density | 1037.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Barclay, New Jersey
Barclay is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,607. The population density is 1037.1 people per km². Barclay is located at 39.9093°N, 74.9927°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Barclay lies where the land begins to soften its resolve, transitioning from the more assertive inclinations of the Pine Barrens to the more yielding embrace of the coastal plain. It lies 2.7 miles south-east of Cherry Hill, NJ (from Cherry Hill, NJ: bearing 131°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-south-east of Philadelphia. Here, the terrain gently slopes, a subtle inclination that guides the slow crawl of creeks and the patient spread of woodland. Oak and pine form the prevailing canopy, their branches often draped with the silvery tendrils of Spanish moss, a whisper of the southern climes that bleed into this northern latitude. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of pine resin and damp earth, a scent that clings to the skin and lingers in the memory. The quality of light here is often diffused, softened by the dense foliage, creating a dappled, almost ethereal glow that lends a quiet grace to the unassuming landscape. The history of Barclay is inextricably linked to the rich, dark soils that yield its bounty, a land once prized for its agricultural potential. Though the large-scale farming of generations past has largely receded, the legacy remains etched in the occasional weathered barn and the patchwork of open fields that break the forest's reign. The local economy now leans more towards residential development and the service industries that cater to a growing population seeking a more tranquil existence, yet the deep roots of its agricultural past are not entirely severed. Small, independent nurseries and market gardens still dot the periphery, offering a tangible connection to the land's enduring fertility. While no grand monuments mark its founding, the quiet persistence of its natural beauty and the steady hum of everyday life in Barclay speak of a place that has found its own enduring rhythm.
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About This Barclay Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Barclay, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Barclay and Camden County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Barclay is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Barclay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
