Burleigh New Jersey Map
Burleigh, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Burleigh, Cape May County.
Interactive Map of Burleigh, New Jersey
| City | Burleigh |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.045669 |
| Longitude | -74.851558 |
| Population | 159 |
| Density | 69.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Burleigh, New Jersey
Burleigh is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 159. The population density is 69.7 people per km². Burleigh is located at 39.0457°N, 74.8516°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Burleigh rests on a landscape shaped by the slow sculpting of water and wind, where the flat, sandy terrain of the coastal plain gives way to the subtle rise of dunes. It lies 22.9 miles south-south-east of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 168°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-north-east of Lower. Salt-laced air, carrying the faint, briny scent of the nearby ocean, often drifts inland, a constant reminder of the Atlantic's proximity. Here, the sky feels vast, an expansive canvas for the ever-shifting patterns of clouds and the brilliant, low-angled light of dawn and dusk that paints the marsh grasses in hues of gold and rust. The gentle murmur of unseen creeks threading through the lowlands provides a constant, soothing soundtrack to the quietude of this coastal enclave. The history of Burleigh is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil and the ebb and flow of its maritime connections. For generations, the cultivation of crops, particularly those suited to the sandy loam, formed the backbone of its economy, with produce finding its way to nearby markets. This agricultural heritage is still visible in the patchwork of fields that surround the scattered homes, punctuated by the darker green of pine forests that offer a stark contrast to the open skies. While the clamor of large industries has largely bypassed Burleigh, a quiet resilience defines its character, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home, finding sustenance and peace in its unassuming beauty.
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About This Burleigh Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Burleigh, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Burleigh and Cape May County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Burleigh is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Burleigh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
