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Byram New Jersey Map

Explore Byram, 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 Byram, New Jersey

How to Use This Byram, New Jersey Map

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

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	Byram
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Hunterdon County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.423716
Longitude	-75.059615
Population	8,200
Density	175.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08559
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Flemington

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About Byram, New Jersey

Byram is a locality in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 175.0 people per km². Byram is located at 40.4237°N, 75.0596°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08559.

Byram maintains a quiet presence upon the inland terrain, defined largely by the presence of the Delaware River that flows less than a mile from the surveyed riverbed. It lies 12.5 miles southwest of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 218°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of Buckingham. The landscape surrounding Byram is characterized by undulating, wooded elevations that provide a sense of seclusion from the busier corridors of the region. To the northwest, the distant silhouette of Old Hound Ridge rises against the horizon, offering a subtle anchor to the vista. Residents often look toward the gentle depressions of Lily Valley, where the morning mist lingers with a particular, translucent clarity. The relative proximity to the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park allows for an experience of the outdoors that feels both expansive and deeply rooted in the local topography.

Historical records suggest that the development of Byram was influenced by the steady pulse of industry and the labor required to harness the region’s natural resources. Early settlers sought to organize the land for agricultural and milling purposes, establishing a foundation that persists in the quiet, industrial legacy of the surrounding vicinity. While the local economy has transitioned over the decades, the echoes of these foundational efforts remain visible in the texture of the infrastructure. Small-scale manufacturing and service-based enterprises now define the commercial rhythm, supporting a population that values stability over rapid expansion. The local economy relies on this blend of historical continuity and pragmatic adaptation to the modern demands of the interior landscape. The air here carries a faint, persistent scent of damp earth and cooling stone, a sensory reminder of the labor that once shaped the ground.

Byram possesses a cultural character defined by its understated temperament and a preference for the rhythms of a deliberate, daily life. Notable landmarks are few, yet the local commitment to maintaining the integrity of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park serves as a centerpiece for public recreation and reflection. Community gatherings often center around seasonal transitions, reflecting a collective appreciation for the changing light as summer yields to the crispness of autumn. While Byram does not serve as a primary hub for celebrity, it is known for fostering a quiet, persistent spirit that values individual contribution over public spectacle. Visitors might find a sense of peace near the banks of the Delaware River, where the water moves with a gravity that feels indifferent to the passing of time. This particular quality of stillness serves as a testament to the enduring nature of the locality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.1 mi, 153° SE
Delaware Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 217° SW
Plumstead Township Parkland (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 183° S
Tohickon Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 261° W
Tinicum Township Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 341° N
Prahl's Island (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 345° N
Chinquilipa (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 292° W
Great Buck Lake (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 292° W
Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 304° NW
Lockatong Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 056° NE
Lockatong Creek (Private Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 101° E
Westcott Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 078° E
Mill Dam Remnants (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 292° W
Watt's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 299° NW
Cabin Run covered bridge (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 282° W
Wickecheoke Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 068° E
Solebury Orchards (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 149° SE
William Penn State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.6 mi, 113° SE
David R. Johnson Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 113° SE
Preserved Farm (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 122° SE
Silvermann Gallery (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 178° S
The Bucks County Children's Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 126° SE
Tavern 18 century (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 180° S
Friends of the Delaware Canal (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 127° SE
Goat Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.9 mi, 127° SE
Gatherings (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 206° SW
Stokes House (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 291° W
Greenshire Arts Consortium (Arts Centre) — 11.8 mi, 272° W
Washington Crossing Open Air Theater (Theatre) — 13.2 mi, 127° SE
Sleepy Hollow Hayride (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 143° SE

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