Cape May Point New Jersey Map
Cape May Point, 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 Cape May Point, Cape May County.
Interactive Map of Cape May Point, New Jersey
| City | Cape May Point |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.937335 |
| Longitude | -74.969342 |
| Population | 138 |
| Density | 291.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cape May Point, New Jersey
Cape May Point is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 138. The population density is 291.2 people per km². Cape May Point is located at 38.9373°N, 74.9693°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Cape May Point stretches like a sun-bleached finger, pointing resolutely towards the vast expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 29.9 miles south of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 183°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-west of Lower. Here, the land surrenders itself to the sea with a gentle, undulating grace, a landscape sculpted by wind and wave into dunes that ripple with sea oats and beach grass. The air itself carries the briny tang of salt spray, a constant, invigorating perfume that mingles with the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles from the stunted trees that cling to the sandy soil. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present coastal haze, lands with a soft, golden touch, illuminating the weathered shingles of cottages and the weathered grey of driftwood scattered along the shoreline. The very sand, a fine, pale gold, whispers secrets of tides past underfoot, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this edge of the continent. This sliver of land, once a haven for mariners and lighthouse keepers, now echoes with a quieter, more reflective history. The iconic Cape May Lighthouse stands as a stoic sentinel, its beam a comforting sweep across the dark waters, a legacy of maritime vigilance that once fueled the local economy through shipping and trade. Today, the rhythm of Cape May Point beats to the gentler pulse of tourism, its small, independent inns and charming beach homes drawing visitors who seek solace and the unvarnished beauty of the coast. The state park, a verdant heart within the sandy expanse, offers a glimpse into the natural heritage of the region, a sanctuary for migratory birds and a quiet place for contemplation, where the only sounds are the sigh of the wind and the distant murmur of the surf.
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About This Cape May Point Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cape May Point, 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 Cape May Point and Cape May County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cape May Point 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 Cape May Point 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. |
