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Brookdale New Jersey Map

Explore Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, New Jersey

How to Use This Brookdale, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.833711
Longitude	-74.182922
Population	9,854
Density	2373.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07003
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark
School District	Bloomfield Township School District

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About Brookdale, New Jersey

Brookdale is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,854. The population density is 2373.5 people per km². Brookdale is located at 40.8337°N, 74.1829°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07003.

Brookdale defines its character through the steady, rhythmic presence of the Third River, which marks the edge of the local landscape. It lies 1.3 miles southeast of Upper Montclair, NJ (from Upper Montclair, NJ: bearing 132°T), and is situated 9.5 miles northwest of Bergen. The terrain rises gently toward the First Watchung Mountain, a silhouette that catches the bruised purple light of late afternoons. Nearby, the quiet surface of Clarks Pond offers a mirror for the changing seasons, while the expansive grounds of Brookdale Park provide a green anchor for the neighborhood. Though the tides of the distant Bushwick Inlet pull at the regional consciousness, the land here remains firmly rooted in its inland soil. Travelers may catch a glimpse of the distant, mist-softened Preakness Valley, where the air feels heavier with the scent of damp earth and coming rain.

Brookdale grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the utility of the local waterways and the fertile potential of the soil. Throughout the decades, the local economy shifted from agrarian foundations to the steady hum of suburban commerce and professional services. Small workshops and family-owned businesses once thrived along the riverbanks, eventually giving way to the organized infrastructure that supports modern residents. The proximity to industrial centers allowed Brookdale to maintain a balance between quiet residential streets and the necessity of regional trade. Even today, the legacy of this development persists in the architecture of older foundations and the sturdy, pragmatic layout of the local districts.

Cultural life in Brookdale centers on the shared experience of the seasons and the quiet pride of its residents. Brookdale Park serves as the primary stage for community gatherings, hosting local events that pull neighbors together under the canopy of mature trees. The proximity to the impressive drop of Passaic Falls provides a natural destination for those seeking the raw power of moving water. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of regional history and the proximity to major cultural corridors ensure the area never feels isolated. The writer William Carlos Williams, who found deep inspiration in the specific textures of this New Jersey landscape, captures the essence of the working-class rhythm that still pulses through the surrounding streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brookdale Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 256° W
Vassar Field (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 104° E
Clarks Pond (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 157° SE
Yantacan Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 320° NW
Alonzo Bonzal Wildlife Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 353° N
Fine Art Academy of Montclair (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 259° W
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 1.4 mi, 288° W
The Bellevue (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 291° W
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 136° SE
Tony Memorial Bench (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 243° SW
Mills Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 316° NW
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 340° N
Montclair Film Cinema505 (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 235° SW
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 239° SW
Tug of War (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 026° NE
Clifton 9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 029° NE
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 016° N
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 051° NE
VanFossan Theater (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 194° S
US Veteran Howard Reenstra Home Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 039° NE
Reservoir View (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 351° N
Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 086° E
William D. McDowell Observatory (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 129° SE
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 135° SE
Newark ArtSpace (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 174° S
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 271° W
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 240° SW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.4 mi, 240° SW · 3,611 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 17.0 mi, 158° S · 47k acres

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