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Cedar Grove New Jersey Map

Explore Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove, New Jersey

How to Use This Cedar Grove, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.973451
Longitude	-74.168474
Population	12,700
Density	1050.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	07009, 08210, 08753
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Newark

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About Cedar Grove, New Jersey

Cedar Grove is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 12,700. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Cedar Grove is located at 39.9735°N, 74.1685°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 07009, 08210, 08753.

Cedar Grove emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse where the Peckman River carves a deliberate path through the earth. It lies 1.5 miles west-northwest of Upper Montclair, NJ (from Upper Montclair, NJ: bearing 285°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-northeast of Essex. The terrain rises steadily toward the rugged profile of the First Watchung Mountain, which anchors the western horizon in a sharp, gray silhouette. Residents often look toward the nearby Cedar Grove Reservoir, where the stillness of the water mirrors the shifting light of the afternoon sky. Though the nearest coastline remains sixteen miles away, a faint, salt-tinged breeze sometimes drifts in from Nutley Reach to remind those inland of the broader tide. Even the sprawling Hilltop Extension offers a wild, untamed contrast to the tidy residential streets that define the local geography.

Cedar Grove traces its roots back to early agrarian settlement, evolving slowly from farmland into a suburban landscape that retains a sense of disciplined order. The local economy has moved far beyond the quiet harvests of the past, now supporting a mix of professional services and light industrial activity that sustains the daily needs of its people. Many commuters travel outward, yet the town maintains its own internal rhythm, fueled by small businesses and the steady pulse of commerce along its primary corridors. A sense of historical weight lingers in the architecture, reflecting a transition from rural isolation to a more modern, integrated existence. Industry here is less about grand production and more about the quiet, persistent maintenance of a stable, functional way of life.

Cultural life in Cedar Grove finds its expression in the communal gatherings that mark the changing seasons and the simple joys of public interaction. The Hilltop Extension serves as a vital center for outdoor activity, drawing people into the natural environment for recreation and reflection. Notable figures, such as the acclaimed author Mary Higgins Clark, once called this place home, finding inspiration in the quietude of the surrounding suburban atmosphere. Residents frequently gather for local events that celebrate the shared history and unique identity of the neighborhood. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by a preference for steady, predictable growth over the rapid, jarring changes seen in more crowded regions. Whether admiring the distant spray of Passaic Falls or walking through the local parklands, the people of Cedar Grove maintain a deep, observant connection to their immediate surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Skyview Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 099° E
Bey Lea Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 307° NW
Bey Lea Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 306° NW
Municipal Open Space (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 021° N
Welcome to Ocean County (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 247° SW
Tilton Point Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 088° E
Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 221° SW
Tilton Creek Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 097° E
USS Randolph Anchor (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 224° SW
Ocean County Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 344° N
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.1 mi, 136° SE · 130k acres
Double Trouble State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 224° SW
Crossley Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 252° W
Go-Karts (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 112° E
The Dancing Crab (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 071° E
Island Beach State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 6.3 mi, 138° SE
Cedar Creek (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 202° S
R Berel Leifer's Shul (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 345° N
Tranquility (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 044° NE
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.5 mi, 243° SW
Stu Wagner Memorial (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 041° NE
Allaire State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 010° N
Jenkinson's XD Dark Ride (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 041° NE
Main Street Gallery (Gallery) — 12.1 mi, 031° NE
National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 034° NE
Vintage Computer Federation Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 021° N
Veteran Wireless Operators Association (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 021° N
World War Ii Military Miniatures And Artifact Museum Gallery (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 021° N
Parlor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 18.7 mi, 026° NE
The ShowRoom Cinema (Cinema) — 18.7 mi, 026° NE

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