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Caldwell New Jersey Map

Explore Caldwell, 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 Caldwell, New Jersey

How to Use This Caldwell, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.839822
Longitude	-74.276537
Population	9,027
Density	2958.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07006, 07007
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark
School District	Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

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About Caldwell, New Jersey

Caldwell is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,027. The population density is 2958.7 people per km². Caldwell is located at 40.8398°N, 74.2765°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Caldwell is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07006, 07007.

Caldwell reveals its quiet character through the gentle transition of land as it rises toward the prominence of First Watchung Mountain. It lies 1.3 miles east of West Caldwell, NJ (from West Caldwell, NJ: bearing 93°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north of Essex. The landscape finds a steady rhythm near the banks of Canoe Brook, where the water moves with a modest, persistent grace through the low-lying terrain. Residents often wander toward the edges of Verona Lake to watch the light change across the surface during the cooling hours of the afternoon. Though the horizon suggests the vastness of the distant Nutley Reach, the immediate surroundings remain defined by the intimate, sheltered quality of the Preakness Valley. Even the air feels distinct here, holding a lingering freshness that carries from the distant Ramapo Mountain State Forest across the intervening slopes.

Caldwell emerged from early agricultural roots to evolve into a place defined by its steady, industrious pace and residential focus. The economy transitioned long ago from the labor of the soil to a diverse collection of professional services and local commerce that anchors the daily life of its inhabitants. Businesses thrive amidst a landscape that balances the necessity of modern enterprise with a respect for the established order of the streets. The legacy of those who first cleared the land remains visible in the thoughtful layout of the grid and the enduring utility of its primary corridors. A sense of purpose persists in the local shops and professional offices, reflecting a history of deliberate growth and careful maintenance of the civic fiber.

Caldwell maintains a cultural identity rooted in the communal spirit of Village Green, which serves as the quiet center for public gatherings and local reflection. The town honors its heritage with a dignity that avoids ostentation, preferring the simple resonance of a well-kept park or the familiar architecture of its historic structures. Among those who once walked these streets, Grover Cleveland stands as the most prominent figure, his birth in the area marking a point of enduring local pride. Throughout the calendar, residents organize events that celebrate the specific personality of the neighborhood rather than relying on external fanfare. The social life here moves with a measured, intentional quality, ensuring that the legacy of the past remains relevant to the people who inhabit these homes today.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kiwanis Oval (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 157° SE
Municipal Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 230° SW
Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 330° NW
Hilltop Reservation (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 093° E
Bird Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 246° SW
Passaic River Coalition Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 343° N
West Essex Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 270° W
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 265° W
Great Piece Meadows (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 305° NW
Michael Leo Delahunty (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 141° SE
9/11 Search and Rescue Dogs (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 142° SE
Eagle Rock (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 142° SE
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 119° SE
AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9 (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 162° S
Montclair Film Cinema505 (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 120° SE
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 090° E
Tony Memorial Bench (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 110° E
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 311° NW
Fine Art Academy of Montclair (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 100° E
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 071° E
Christopher Columbus Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 258° W
Bear Country (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 182° S
Great Plains (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 182° S
Birds of Prey (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 181° S
Animal Ambassadors (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 182° S
VanFossan Theater (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 127° SE
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 070° E
Imagine That!!! (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 237° SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.5 mi, 225° SW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.8 mi, 224° SW · 3,611 acres

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