Beesleys Point New Jersey Map

About Beesleys Point, New Jersey

Beesleys Point is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,335. The population density is 267.7 people per km². Beesleys Point is located at 39.2768°N, 74.6363°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Beesleys Point unfolds along the gentle curve of water, where the Great Egg Harbor Bay whispers against a landscape shaped by tides and the persistent scrub pine. It lies 9.1 miles south-south-west of Egg Harbor, NJ (from Egg Harbor, NJ: bearing 207°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Pleasantville. Salt-laced air, carrying the faint, briny tang of the Atlantic not far offshore, drifts inland, rustling through the low-lying vegetation that anchors the sandy soil. Here, the sky seems to stretch wider, a vast canvas where the sun bleeds into the horizon at dusk, painting the clouds in hues of rose and fading amethyst. The terrain, rarely rising more than a few feet above sea level, offers a sense of immediate connection to the water, its moods dictating the very character of the place. The history of Beesleys Point is inextricably linked to the bounty of its waterways, once a vital artery for fishing and oystering that sustained early settlers. The local economy, though now diversified, still carries echoes of those maritime traditions, with marinas dotting the shore and the distant hum of boat engines a familiar soundtrack. This stretch of coast, part of a broader region known for its natural beauty and summer migrations, has long drawn those seeking respite and recreation. The very air seems to hold a quiet stillness, a reflection of a place that has weathered centuries of change, its modest homes and weathered docks bearing silent witness to the ebb and flow of life along the bay.

About This Beesleys Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beesleys Point, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.276782, -74.63627. 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 Beesleys Point and Cape May County.

Detailed location data for Beesleys Point includes the ZIP code (08223), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cape May County (Middle Township), and school district assignment (Upper 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 Beesleys Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.