Boonton New Jersey Map

About Boonton, New Jersey

Boonton is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,854. The population density is 1451.4 people per km². Boonton is located at 40.9026°N, 74.4071°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Boonton rests in a valley carved by the Rockaway River, its landscape a thoughtful blend of rolling hills and the flatlands that cradle the waterway. It lies 7.0 miles west-south-west of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 257°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-west of Livingston. The air here, particularly in the early mornings, carries a crispness that hints at the nearby highlands, a gentle coolness that seems to linger even as the sun climbs higher. The houses, a mix of sturdy Victorians and more modern dwellings, are often fronted by porches that invite quiet contemplation, their facades reflecting the changing hues of the sky throughout the day. The presence of the river, a constant murmur beneath the hum of daily life, lends a subtle rhythm to Boonton, a feeling of being connected to something ancient and enduring. The history of Boonton is deeply entwined with the power of water and the ingenuity of industry. Once a significant hub for iron manufacturing, the echoes of its past can still be perceived in the very bones of the place, a legacy of grit and labor that shaped its early character. Today, Boonton’s economy has shifted, but a spirit of local enterprise persists, evident in the independent shops that line its streets and the community gardens that bloom with seasonal vibrancy. The Morris Canal, though no longer in active use, left its indelible mark on the terrain, its towpaths now offering tranquil routes for walkers and cyclists, a quiet testament to a bygone era of commerce and connection.

About This Boonton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boonton, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.902599, -74.407097. 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 Boonton and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Boonton includes the ZIP code (07005), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Boonton Town 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 Boonton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.