Burleigh New Jersey Map

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.

About This Burleigh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burleigh, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.045669, -74.851558. 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.

Detailed location data for Burleigh includes the ZIP code (08210), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cape May County (Middle Township), and school district assignment (Middle 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 Burleigh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.