Buena Vista New Jersey Map

About Buena Vista, New Jersey

Buena Vista is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,200. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Buena Vista is located at 39.5040°N, 74.9017°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8310.

Buena Vista unfolds across a gentle terrain, where the sandy soils of Southern New Jersey give way to a landscape shaped by the subtle ebb and flow of water. It lies 6.7 miles east of Vineland, NJ (from Vineland, NJ: bearing 79°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of Cumberland. Pine barrens, their scrubby undergrowth a testament to acidic soil and frequent fires, give way to pockets of more fertile land where farms and residences have taken root. The air here often carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles, mingled with the damp earthiness of the nearby streams and cranberry bogs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of pines, filters down in shifting patterns, illuminating the rust-colored sand and the resilient green of the vegetation. This is a place where nature’s quiet persistence is a palpable presence, a gentle reminder of the forces that have shaped its character. The history of Buena Vista is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of its land and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Cranberries, their tartness a signature flavor of this region, have long been a cornerstone of the local economy, with bogs dotting the landscape like polished jewels. The legacy of farming is evident in the scattered fields and the enduring agricultural buildings that stand as quiet sentinels to past harvests. This area, once a frontier for those seeking to cultivate the land, has settled into a comfortable rhythm. The pace of life in Buena Vista allows for a deep appreciation of the natural world, from the vibrant hues of autumn foliage to the hushed beauty of a winter snowfall.

About This Buena Vista Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buena Vista, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.504002, -74.901724. 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 Buena Vista and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Buena Vista includes the ZIP code (08310), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment. 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 Buena Vista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.