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Brigantine New Jersey Map

Explore Brigantine, 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, New Jersey

How to Use This Brigantine, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.413857
Longitude	-74.377902
Population	7,716
Density	456.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08203
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Mays Landing
School District	Brigantine City School District

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About Brigantine, New Jersey

Brigantine is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,716. The population density is 456.8 people per km². Brigantine is located at 39.4139°N, 74.3779°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Brigantine is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08203.

Brigantine unfolds as a slender barrier island defined by its immediate proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, where the horizon dissolves into a singular, shimmering line of salt and light. 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 island’s topography remains low and unassuming, shaped by the relentless push of tides that carve the shoreline anew with every passing season. Beyond the immediate beach, the landscape transitions into marshland that breathes with the rhythm of the sea, offering a quiet sanctuary for migratory birds. On clear days, one might imagine the faint, distant silhouette of Sandy Ridge rising far to the northwest, though the land here remains resolutely flat and open to the sky. Travelers seeking a moment of respite often gather at the 6th Street Boat Ramp to watch the water, finding a profound stillness in the way the air cools as the sun dips low.

Brigantine carries a history rooted in the maritime resilience of those who looked toward the waves for their livelihood and eventual growth. The local economy has long shifted from its early reliance on the sea’s harvest to a modern focus on seasonal commerce and residential life, maintaining a steady, functional pulse. While the island serves as a quiet neighbor to more frenetic coastal centers, its own industry remains anchored in a hospitality that values the preservation of its suburban character. Residents often look toward the distant Green Bank State Forest for a change of pace, yet they remain tethered to the island’s unique economic rhythm. Even the passage of time seems measured by the slow, deliberate work of the tides, which continue to influence the daily movement of goods and people across the bridge. Life here favors a practical, hardworking spirit that respects the demands of a coastal environment.

Cultural life in Brigantine is marked by a modest, neighborly grace that eschews the clamor of larger, more crowded destinations. The Brigantine Historical Society preserves the legacy of the island, keeping the memory of early maritime life alive through artifacts that speak of a harder, wind-swept era. Notable landmarks like the Marine Mammal Stranding Center draw visitors who share a genuine concern for the health of the Atlantic Ocean and its inhabitants. While famous figures are few, the island’s spirit is defined by the ordinary people who find beauty in the gray, bracing mornings and the expansive, golden afternoons. Occasional community gatherings create a sense of belonging that resonates through the quiet streets, far removed from the pressures of the mainland. It is a place where the air tastes of brine and the days unfold with a clarity that feels both ancient and entirely present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brigantine Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 031° NE
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.2 mi, 210° SW
Absecon Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 216° SW
North Brigantine State Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.9 mi, 032° NE
Brigantine City Beach or Boardwalk (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 136° SE
North Brigatine Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 044° NE
16th Street Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 165° S
Sea Wall Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 098° E
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 201° S
Brigantine Lighthouse (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 205° SW
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.7 mi, 360° N · 130k acres
Brigantine National Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.7 mi, 360° N · 6,922 acres
Brigantine Community Center & Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 209° SW
Gardners Point (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 221° SW
Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 227° SW
The Showroom (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 228° SW
The Music Box (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 231° SW
Wentworth Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 212° SW
Dorothie W. Dorrington, ED.S Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 227° SW
Joanna LaSane Memorial (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 224° SW
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 293° NW
Noyes Arts Garage (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 222° SW
Imax (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 221° SW
Zephyr Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 221° SW
Chelsea Heights Nature Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 229° SW
Tilton 9 (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 259° W
Tribeca Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.7 mi, 232° SW
Stockton Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 303° NW
Stockton University Art Gallery (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 303° NW
Longport Welcome Sign (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 229° SW

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