Bass River New Jersey Map

About Bass River, New Jersey

Bass River is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Bass River is located at 39.5926°N, 74.4426°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8092.

Bass River breathes a quiet, coastal air, where the pine barrens meet the salty tang of the Atlantic, a landscape sculpted by slow tides and shifting sands. It lies 7.1 miles north of Galloway, NJ (from Galloway, NJ: bearing 7°T), and is situated 4.6 miles west of Little Egg Harbor. The land here is a study in soft undulations, a mosaic of low-lying scrub pines and resilient oaks that cling to the sandy soil, their branches often bowed by the persistent sea breeze. Along the waterways, the water itself is a character, a dark, tea-colored ribbon reflecting the pale, often overcast sky, its surface rippled by unseen currents. The air, especially as dusk begins to bleed into the horizon, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles mingled with the briny promise of the ocean, a perfume unique to this stretch of the Jersey Shore. The very light seems to soften, diffusing through the coastal haze, lending a muted, almost melancholic beauty to the scene. The history of Bass River is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of the sea and the bounty of its surrounding forests. For centuries, this locale has been a haven for those who understood the rhythms of the coast, a place where livelihoods were drawn from the water and the woods. Fishing and oystering once formed the bedrock of its economy, the small harbors and inlets teeming with activity. Later, the timber industry, particularly the harvesting of the abundant pine, played its part, shaping the very terrain and the fortunes of its inhabitants. Today, while the echoes of those industries linger in the weathered docks and the quiet hum of the remaining fishing boats, tourism has become a significant thread in the fabric of Bass River, drawing visitors seeking the unspoiled charm and the easygoing pace of life that defines this coastal community. It is a place where the past is not a relic, but a living presence, whispered on the wind and reflected in the calm waters.

About This Bass River Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bass River, 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 Bass River and Burlington County.

Detailed location data for Bass River includes the ZIP code (08087), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Burlington County (Mount Holly), and school district assignment. 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 Bass River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.