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Brigantine Beach New Jersey Map

Explore Brigantine Beach, 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 Brigantine Beach, New Jersey

How to Use This Brigantine Beach, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Brigantine Beach, 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 Brigantine Beach.

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	Brigantine Beach
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Atlantic County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.4093
Longitude	-74.3643
Population	9,450
Density	420.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08203
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Mays Landing

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About Brigantine Beach, New Jersey

Brigantine Beach is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,450. The population density is 420.0 people per km². Brigantine Beach is located at 39.4093°N, 74.3643°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08203.

Brigantine Beach reveals itself as a slender barrier island, defined entirely by its intimate proximity to the vast, shifting currents of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 4.4 miles northeast of Atlantic City, NJ (from Atlantic City, NJ: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.5 miles southeast of Galloway. The landscape remains defined by the salt-heavy air and the constant, rhythmic pulse of the tide against the sand. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain stretches toward the marsh and meadowland that separate the island from the mainland. Travelers often gaze toward the horizon where the land flattens, far from any distant mountain range or the heights of The Dunes. Here, the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered silver, reflecting the quiet expanse of the Atlantic Ocean that dominates the view.

Brigantine Beach emerged from the sea as a quiet retreat, slowly evolving from its early days into a place characterized by a steady, deliberate pace of life. While the local economy historically leaned toward maritime activities and coastal commerce, it has since settled into a rhythm driven by seasonal visitors and a year-round residential population. Economic life remains tethered to the water, with the nearby 6th Street Boat Ramp serving as a vital connection point for those who navigate the local channels. Industry here is modest, lacking the sprawling manufacturing of inland regions, and instead favors small-scale services and recreational support. The proximity of Clam Creek provides a necessary artery for local transit and fishing, maintaining a link to the traditions of the water. Even as the decades have passed, the island retains an understated character, far removed from the clamor of industrial centers.

Brigantine Beach fosters a culture of quiet resilience, where the neighbors value the solitude found between the marsh and the sea. The 6th Street Boat Ramp stands as a functional landmark, grounding the community in its maritime heritage and providing a space for daily departures. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Boot Island, which sits as a silent sentinel in the coastal landscape. While many seek the excitement of more crowded shores, the people here prefer the simple integrity of an Atlantic Ocean breeze and the soft, gray light that blankets the dunes in the morning. Notable individuals like the late, renowned journalist Ed Bradley found solace in the quietude of this landscape, choosing it as a place to balance a public life with private reflection. Every season brings a shift in the atmosphere, yet the character of the place remains as constant as the tides that shape its boundaries.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brigantine City Beach or Boardwalk (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 148° SE
Brigantine Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 002° N
Sea Wall Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 064° NE
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.7 mi, 021° N
North Brigantine State Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.7 mi, 025° NE
North Brigatine Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 025° NE
Absecon Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 271° W
16th Street Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 213° SW
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 231° SW
Brigantine Lighthouse (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 233° SW
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.9 mi, 003° N · 130k acres
Brigantine National Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.9 mi, 003° N · 6,922 acres
Brigantine Community Center & Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 228° SW
Gardners Point (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 232° SW
Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 237° SW
The Showroom (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 239° SW
Ovation Hall (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 221° SW
Wentworth Gallery (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 222° SW
Dorothie W. Dorrington, ED.S Memorial (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 236° SW
Joanna LaSane Memorial (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 232° SW
Noyes Arts Garage (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 230° SW
Imax (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 229° SW
Zephyr Gallery (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 228° SW
Chelsea Heights Nature Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.6 mi, 235° SW
Tribeca Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.1 mi, 236° SW
Tilton 9 (Cinema) — 10.3 mi, 261° W
Stockton University Art Gallery (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 302° NW
Stockton Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 10.7 mi, 302° NW
Longport Welcome Sign (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 233° SW
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.9 mi, 237° SW · 38k acres

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