Chester New Jersey Map

About Chester, New Jersey

Chester is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,700. The population density is 320.0 people per km². Chester is located at 40.7843°N, 74.6968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7930.

Chester rests in a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, where the land gently slopes and rises, forming a soft, undulating terrain. It lies 5.0 miles south-south-east of Mount Olive, NJ (from Mount Olive, NJ: bearing 158°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-west of Randolph. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, especially after a rain, and the sunlight, as it filters through the mature oaks and maples that line the older roads, casts a dappled, almost painterly light. Quaint stone walls, weathered and moss-covered, meander across fields that have long been tilled, hinting at generations of work and a deep connection to the soil. The character of Chester is one of quiet persistence, a place where the changing seasons dictate a natural, unforced pace. This land, once traversed by Lenape people, was settled by European colonists seeking fertile ground for farms and a life away from crowded shores. The legacy of agriculture remains visible in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring importance of the local farmers' markets, where the bounty of the surrounding countryside is brought to Chester's doorstep. While the economy has diversified, the echoes of its past as a hub for farming and later, small industries, can still be felt. A notable feature of Chester is its charming historic village center, where well-preserved 19th-century buildings house independent shops and eateries, offering a tangible link to its earlier days, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather, gracefully integrated into the present.

About This Chester Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chester, 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 Chester and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Chester includes the ZIP code (07930), telephone area code (908), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Chester 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 Chester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.