Budd Lake New Jersey Map

About Budd Lake, New Jersey

Budd Lake is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,650. The population density is 716.7 people per km². Budd Lake is located at 40.8712°N, 74.7341°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7828.

Budd Lake rests in a hollow, a glint of blue cradled by rolling hills that wear the changing seasons like well-loved coats. It lies 1.4 miles north of Mount Olive, NJ (from Mount Olive, NJ: bearing 358°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west of Randolph. The land here is a patchwork of dense woodlands, their leafy canopies whispering secrets to the breeze, and open fields where the sun casts long, golden shadows in the late afternoon. The air, particularly in the hush before dawn, carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the surrounding natural beauty. Even the houses, scattered along the winding lanes, seem to settle into the landscape, their roofs mirroring the gentle curves of the terrain. The history of Budd Lake is tied to the water it’s named for, a focal point for both recreation and a quieter way of life. For generations, the lake has been a summer haven, its shores dotted with cottages and the distant hum of boat motors a familiar soundtrack to warm months. The local economy, once more agricultural, now leans towards services and the steady flow of commuters heading to larger centers, yet the spirit of community remains strong, nurtured by the shared experience of life around this central body of water. It's a place where the past whispers in the rustle of leaves and the present moves with a comforting, if sometimes hurried, rhythm.

About This Budd Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Budd Lake, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.87121, -74.734052. 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 Budd Lake and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Budd Lake includes the ZIP code (07828), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Mount Olive Township 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 Budd Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.