Cedar Glen Lakes New Jersey Map

About Cedar Glen Lakes, New Jersey

Cedar Glen Lakes is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,519. The population density is 839.0 people per km². Cedar Glen Lakes is located at 39.9523°N, 74.3999°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cedar Glen Lakes, a place where the pine-scented air often carries the faint, briny whisper of the distant Atlantic, lies cradled by the gentle, sandy undulations of the Pine Barrens' edge. It lies 1.1 miles west of Manchester, NJ (from Manchester, NJ: bearing 263°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of Ocean County. Here, the landscape is a subtle interplay of dappled sunlight filtering through tall, spindly pines and the shimmer of water reflecting the wide, often cerulean sky. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a tapestry of scrub oak, low-lying blueberry bushes, and the occasional stately oak, all thriving on the sandy soil. The roads themselves seem to exhale a soft dust in the summer heat, a testament to the dry, porous earth beneath. Evenings here can be particularly magical, as the light softens, casting long, ethereal shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the woodlands, and the air grows cool and still, carrying the chorus of unseen insects. The history of Cedar Glen Lakes, like much of this region, is intertwined with the quiet industry of its past and the enduring allure of its natural resources. Once, this area might have echoed with the sounds of cranberry harvesting or the distant hum of small mills that utilized the plentiful timber. Today, while still retaining a sense of its pastoral roots, the local economy is more diversified, with many residents commuting to larger centers or finding work in the burgeoning service and retail sectors that cater to both the permanent population and the seasonal visitors drawn to the coastal proximity. The distinctive character of Cedar Glen Lakes is also shaped by its proximity to significant natural preserves, offering a peaceful counterpoint to the more developed shore towns, a place where the rhythm of daily life is marked by the changing seasons and the quiet hum of a community deeply connected to its sandy, pine-scented environment.

About This Cedar Glen Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Glen Lakes, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.952339, -74.399871. 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 Cedar Glen Lakes and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Glen Lakes includes the ZIP code (08759), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Manchester 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 Cedar Glen Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.