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Blackwells Mills New Jersey Map

Explore Blackwells Mills, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Blackwells Mills, New Jersey

How to Use This Blackwells Mills, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Blackwells Mills, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Blackwells Mills.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Blackwells Mills
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Somerset County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.480709
Longitude	-74.59829
Population	9,473
Density	476.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08873
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Hillsborough Township School District

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About Blackwells Mills, New Jersey

Blackwells Mills is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,473. The population density is 476.2 people per km². Blackwells Mills is located at 40.4807°N, 74.5983°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08873.

Blackwells Mills occupies a quiet corridor where the landscape shifts from soft, cultivated fields into the deep green density of the regional woods. It lies 2.8 miles west-southwest of Franklin Somerset County, NJ (from Franklin Somerset County, NJ: bearing 240°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-southwest of Edison. The Delaware and Raritan Canal serves as a slow-moving artery, reflecting the sky as it glides past the verdant expanse of the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site. To the north, the distant outline of Middlebrook Heights provides a steady, muted horizon against the afternoon sun. Travelers moving through the area might notice how the light catches the reeds near the water, turning the shadows into long, amber fingers that stretch across the grass. Only three miles away, Mettlers Woods offers a dense canopy of old-growth trees, while the small, reflective surface of Spooky Brook Pond sits just two miles from the main path, catching the stillness of the inland air.

Blackwells Mills carries the quiet weight of a history tied to the movement of goods and the patience of the land. Early industry relied heavily on the canal, which once acted as a vital vein for the transport of materials across the interior, shaping the economic pulse of the settlers who built their livelihoods here. Today, the local economy has transitioned away from those heavy industrial roots, favoring a blend of residential tranquility and small-scale land management. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the turning of the seasons, as the cycle of planting and harvest continues to influence the pace of those who live near the fertile soil of Royce Valley. People here maintain a focused, pragmatic dedication to the maintenance of their properties, honoring the labor of past generations who cleared these woods and turned the earth.

Blackwells Mills retains a character defined by its deliberate separation from the frantic energy found in the state's denser urban centers. The most recognizable landmark remains the historic canal bridge, a structure that functions as a silent witness to the passage of time and the changing tides of regional transit. Cultural life here is understated, often centered around community gatherings within the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site rather than grand, headline-grabbing spectacles. While the area does not claim to be the birthplace of globally famous figures, it remains a place where the quietude allows for a distinct, contemplative way of living. On crisp autumn evenings, the atmosphere feels heavy with the scent of damp leaves and woodsmoke, grounding the spirit in a landscape that values steady continuity over fleeting trends.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hillsborough Twp Open Space (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 010° N
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 084° E
Borough Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 003° N
Hillsborough Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 235° SW
Rezem Property (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 004° N
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 105° E
Woods tavern plaque (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 302° NW
Delaware and Raritan Greenway Land Trust Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 174° S
Sourland Mountain Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 270° W
Ten Mile Run Greenway (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 148° SE
Giant Cow (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 086° E
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.0 mi, 100° E
Franklin Township 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 072° E
Quail Brook Golf Course and Park (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 062° NE
John Basilone Statue (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 340° N
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 342° N
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 033° NE
John Sanford Farmland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 312° NW
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 068° E
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 081° E
New Brunswick Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 085° E
Stress Factory Comedy Club (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 083° E
Little Theater (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 090° E
Sunset Views (Viewpoint) — 8.3 mi, 172° S
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 9.0 mi, 070° E
Princeton Garden Theatre (Cinema) — 9.5 mi, 199° S
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 004° N
Pond dialogue (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 199° S
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.9 mi, 017° N · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.6 mi, 025° NE · 3,611 acres

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