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Camden New Jersey Map

Explore Camden, 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 Camden, New Jersey

How to Use This Camden, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.936787
Longitude	-75.106644
Population	71,791
Density	3107.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	08104, 08101, 08102, 08103, 08105
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	Camden
School District	Camden City School District

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About Camden, New Jersey

Camden is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 71,791. The population density is 3107.1 people per km². Camden is located at 39.9368°N, 75.1066°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Camden is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 08104, 08101, 08102.

Camden occupies a flat, low-lying expanse of the coastal plain where the horizon is defined more by the industrial geometry of brick and steel than by any dramatic rise in elevation. It lies 2.3 miles north-northwest of Haddon, NJ (from Haddon, NJ: bearing 327°T), and is situated 3.0 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The landscape is dominated by the broad, steady flow of the Delaware River, which serves as a constant, heavy presence along the western edge of the land. Inland, the terrain remains largely level, interrupted by the practical, human-scaled interventions of urban development like the Ferry Avenue Rain Garden, which manages the local runoff with quiet efficiency. Sunlight often catches the dust motes above the paved streets, casting a long, amber glow that softens the harsh lines of the warehouses and gives the atmosphere a weight that feels both grounded and expectant.

European settlers first established their presence in the area during the late seventeenth century, drawn by the strategic utility of the riverfront for trade and transport. Camden grew through the centuries as a vital node in the regional network, eventually blossoming into a powerhouse of manufacturing that defined the identity of the people living within its borders. The architecture reflects this layering of time, where older, ornate civic buildings stand in conversation with the functional, utilitarian structures of a mid-century industrial boom. A sense of persistence lingers in the brickwork and the layout of the older neighborhoods, mapping out a history that has weathered significant shifts in commerce and population.

Economic activity in Camden has transitioned from the heavy industrial manufacturing of the past toward a diverse mix of modern sectors, including healthcare, education, and logistics. Institutions such as Rutgers University–Camden serve as anchors for the local intellectual and professional life, fostering a spirit of inquiry that ripples through the surrounding streets. The infrastructure relies heavily on the connectivity provided by major transit arteries that link the residents to the broader regional economy. While the work here demands a certain grit, there is a quiet, rhythmic pulse to the morning commute and the bustle of workers moving between the office centers and the specialized facilities that now occupy the former factory districts.

Culture in Camden finds its expression in the resilience of its residents and the persistence of local traditions that bridge the gap between past and present. The city claims a notable place in literary history through the life of Walt Whitman, who lived his final years here and found inspiration in the surroundings, leaving behind a legacy that is still felt in the local appreciation for the written word. Leisure is often found in the simple act of visiting local green spaces or observing the quiet stillness of Hopkins Pond, located a short distance away. While professional sports teams are generally followed in the nearby metropolitan hubs, the local spirit remains intensely focused on its own unique identity, celebrating community-led festivals that highlight the diverse ethnic and social threads that make Camden what it is today.

Nearby Outdoor Places

New Camden Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 075° E
Ernest A Ford Art Studios (Arts Centre) — 0.4 mi, 147° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 285° W
The Soldier's Monument (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 303° NW
Park (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 077° E
Cornelius Martin Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 344° N
Walt Whitman House (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 301° NW
Whitman Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
Cooper River Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 103° E
Stedman Gallery (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 316° NW
Walter K Gordon Theater (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 317° NW
Peter Pan (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 308° NW
Rutgers Community Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 314° NW
USS New Jersey Propeller (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 290° W
World War Two Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 210° SW
Arrow Head Train & Station (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 290° W
3d Theater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 292° W
Cherry Street Pier (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 302° NW
PFS East Theater (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 291° W
Arch Enemy Arts (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 299° NW
Ritz Five (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 289° W
Larry Becker Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 297° NW
Muse Gallery (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 297° NW
Museum of the American Revolution (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 291° W
Fragments of Franklin Court (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 293° NW
Benjamin Franklin Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 293° NW
Palmyra Cove Nature Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 034° NE
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.2 mi, 251° W · 2,022 acres

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