Belleplain, 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 Belleplain, Cape May County.
| City | Belleplain |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.268726 |
| Longitude | -74.866558 |
| Population | 495 |
| Density | 35.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Belleplain is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 495. The population density is 35.5 people per km². Belleplain is located at 39.2687°N, 74.8666°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Belleplain, a place where the air carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp earth, unfolds across a landscape of low, sandy hills and dense woodlands. It lies 8.0 miles south-south-east of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 150°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Upper. The terrain here, softened by centuries of wind and rain, offers a gentle undulation that belies the tenacity of the ancient oaks and towering pines that dominate the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting, golden shafts, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the rich, dark loam underfoot. This is a land of quietude, where the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth and the distant call of a bird are the dominant sounds, creating a palpable sense of being removed, yet intimately connected, to the natural world. The economic pulse of Belleplain has long been tied to the surrounding forests and the fertile, if sandy, soil. Historically, timber and agriculture provided the bedrock for this community, with generations of families cultivating fields and harvesting wood. More recently, the proximity to the coastal allure of Cape May has brought a different kind of visitor, drawn to the natural beauty that Belleplain itself offers. The Belleplain State Forest, a sprawling expanse of preserved wilderness, acts as a quiet guardian of the local character, offering a sanctuary for diverse wildlife and a place for quiet contemplation. This enduring connection to the land, whether through its bounty or its preservation, defines the enduring spirit of Belleplain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Belleplain, 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 Belleplain and Cape May County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Belleplain 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 Belleplain 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. |