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Budd Lake New Jersey Map

Explore Budd Lake, 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 Budd Lake, New Jersey

How to Use This Budd Lake, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.87121
Longitude	-74.734052
Population	9,784
Density	693.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07828
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Morristown
School District	Mount Olive Township School District

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About Budd Lake, New Jersey

Budd Lake is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,784. The population density is 693.9 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: 07828.

Budd Lake anchors the landscape as a glacial remnant surrounded by the quiet, inland terrain of northern New Jersey. 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. This natural basin creates a distinct microclimate where the evening air cools rapidly, settling over the water with a heavy, silver stillness. The South Branch Raritan River flows through the vicinity, its currents carving a path through the dense, verdant earth. To the west, the distant Kittatinny Mountains form a jagged, purple silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the visual expanse. Allamuchy Mountain State Park provides an immediate, rugged boundary, offering vast tracts of woodland that define the edge of the local geography.

Early settlers were drawn to the region for its fertile soil and the abundant resources provided by the surrounding woodlands. While German Valley sits just a few miles away, the economic evolution of Budd Lake moved from early agrarian roots toward a more diversified suburban landscape. Local commerce remains integrated with the broader industrial pulse of the state, supporting businesses that rely on the proximity of major transit corridors. Throughout the seasons, the local economy reflects the steady, industrious spirit of a population that balances residential life with regional trade. The nearby Jenny Jump State Forest stands as a reminder of the wilder, uncultivated history that once dominated this entire stretch of territory.

Cultural life in Budd Lake is defined by a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the shared rituals of a close-knit, inland population. Residents frequent the trails of Allamuchy Mountain State Park, where the forest canopy filters the afternoon light into shifting patterns of gold and deep shadow. The area maintains a deliberate pace, far removed from the frantic energy of the dense urban corridors to the east. While the locality does not claim a singular, globally famous figure, it serves as a quiet stage for the lives of thousands who value the proximity to such vast, preserved wilderness. Community events often gather near the water, marking the transition of seasons in a place that feels grounded and remarkably persistent.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Allamuchy Mountain State Park (State Park) — 0.2 mi, 293° NW
Connelly Avenue (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 035° NE
South Rose Lane (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 006° N
Spiritual Cenotaph (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 130° SE
All Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 131° SE
Warrior Obelisk (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 131° SE
Mount Olive Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 177° S
Budd Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 321° NW
Budd Lake Bog Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 244° SW
Municipal Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 236° SW
South Branch Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 223° SW
Algonquin Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 280° W
Itc South (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 051° NE
Lake Musconetcong State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 030° NE
Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 288° W
Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 288° W
Scenic Overlook - Pond (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 287° W
Sussex Branch Trail (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 003° N
Kyle Busch Racecar (Public Artwork) — 4.8 mi, 264° W
David and Carol Lackland Center (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 252° W
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 239° SW
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.2 mi, 090° E
13th Hour Haunted House (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 073° E
Longo Planetarium (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 096° E
Legend Rock (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 117° SE
Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.3 mi, 317° NW
Pequest Trout Hatchery (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 258° W
Peapack Gallery Paintings (Gallery) — 11.5 mi, 160° S
Frying Pan Trees (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 031° NE
Legend of Jenny Jump (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 280° W

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