Clarksboro New Jersey Map

About Clarksboro, New Jersey

Clarksboro is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,900. The population density is 580.0 people per km². Clarksboro is located at 39.7998°N, 75.2238°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8020.

Clarksboro exhales a quiet, earthy breath, a place where the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, hinting at the Delaware River's distant embrace. It lies 5.7 miles west-south-west of Deptford, NJ (from Deptford, NJ: bearing 251°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Gloucester. The air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the sweet, dusty perfume of cultivated fields – corn stalks standing sentinel, their tassels catching the sun like threads of spun gold, and rows of soybeans that shimmer with a muted green. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to the color of faded denim and their porches often adorned with the stoic presence of rocking chairs, dot the landscape, their silhouettes softened by the persistent, soft light that filters through the broadleaf trees lining the country roads. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for clouds that drift with a deliberate, unhurried grace, their shadows painting fleeting patterns across the verdant expanse. The history of Clarksboro is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that defines its character, a legacy forged by generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from this very ground. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that has largely retained its agrarian roots, with the local economy still bearing the imprint of agricultural endeavors, from the vibrant produce stands in warmer months to the quiet hum of harvesting machinery in the autumn. The distinctive architectural style of some of the older homes, with their sturdy, functional designs, speaks to a practical heritage, while the occasional, well-preserved schoolhouse or country church stands as a quiet testament to the enduring community spirit. Though not a place of grand monuments, Clarksboro possesses a subtle charm, a distinct rhythm of life dictated by the seasons and the persistent, quiet turning of the earth.

About This Clarksboro Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarksboro, 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 Clarksboro and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Clarksboro includes the ZIP code (08020), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), and school district assignment. 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 Clarksboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.