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Clifton New Jersey Map

Explore Clifton, 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 Clifton, New Jersey

How to Use This Clifton, New Jersey Map

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

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	Clifton
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Passaic County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.858433
Longitude	-74.163755
Population	90,296
Density	3092.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07013, 07011, 07012, 07014, 07015
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Paterson
School District	Clifton City School District

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About Clifton, New Jersey

Clifton is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 90,296. The population density is 3092.1 people per km². Clifton is located at 40.8584°N, 74.1638°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Clifton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07013, 07011, 07012.

Clifton reveals its character through a landscape of suburban density that gracefully accommodates the passage of the seasons. It lies 1.8 miles west of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 274°T), and is situated 6.9 miles northeast of Essex. The terrain is defined by an understated topography, marked by the modest rise of Stony Hill some five miles distant, which breaks the horizon with a quiet, persistent presence. Water serves as a vital, if subtle, element here; Plog Brook winds its way through the local geography just a mile from the center, while the serene waters of Highland Lake offer a nearby sanctuary for quiet reflection. Though the coastal influence of the distant Bushwick Inlet lies fourteen miles away, a faint, salt-tinged breeze sometimes stirs the air during the humid height of summer, reminding residents of the vast, shifting tides that pull at the edge of the state.

Historical currents shaped Clifton long before the modern grid of streets took hold, as early settlers recognized the value of this land for its fertile potential and strategic position. The transition from agricultural roots to a complex, multi-layered identity occurred over decades, with each generation leaving a distinct imprint upon the local architecture and social fabric. Old foundations whisper of those who arrived to labor in the mills and factories, turning the raw potential of the region into a bustling center of industry. Even as the pace of life has quickened, the echoes of those early, industrious days remain, anchoring the identity of Clifton in a narrative of persistent growth and adaptation.

Economic vitality in Clifton thrives on a diverse base that spans from specialized manufacturing to a robust service sector, providing a steady pulse to the local infrastructure. While the town does not house large research universities within its immediate borders, it benefits from proximity to the intellectual resources of the surrounding region, allowing professionals and students to commute with ease. The infrastructure is designed to facilitate this movement, with major thoroughfares and transit networks supporting the daily migration of workers. Within the quiet corners of the neighborhood, Getty Avenue Park provides a necessary reprieve from the industrial hum, offering a patch of green space where the rhythm of the day slows down and the tension of the commute dissolves into the afternoon light.

Cultural life in Clifton finds its expression in the spirited commitment of its residents to annual festivals and local gatherings that mark the turning of the calendar. While the professional sports teams of the broader metropolitan area dominate the regional stage, the true heart of the local athletic experience is found in the high school fields and community leagues where neighbors gather to cheer under the floodlights. Landmarks of local significance provide touchstones for the community, serving as gathering points for celebrations that highlight the diverse ethnic threads woven into the fabric of the population. From the quiet, shaded paths near the Ramapo Mountain State Forest to the bustling activity of downtown, Clifton maintains a balance between the demands of a modern, working-class existence and the simple, enduring beauty of a place that feels, in every sense, like home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tug of War (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 011° N
Clifton 9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 024° NE
Getty Avenue Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 003° N
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 339° N
Athenia Steel Recreation Complex (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 019° N
Weasel Brook Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 045° NE
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 091° E
US Veteran Howard Reenstra Home Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 056° NE
Athenia Steel Rec Complex 1 (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 010° N
The Old Spooky House (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 057° NE
Alonzo Bonzal Wildlife Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 243° SW
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 276° W
Mountain Top View (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 322° NW
Mills Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 270° W
The Bellevue (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 243° SW
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 242° SW
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 180° S
Fine Art Academy of Montclair (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 228° SW
Breslin Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 080° E
Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 110° E
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 226° SW
Montclair Film Cinema505 (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 224° SW
Hitchcock field stadium (Stadium) — 4.6 mi, 082° E
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 063° NE
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 153° SE
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 295° NW
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 260° W
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.9 mi, 237° SW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.2 mi, 236° SW · 3,611 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 18.2 mi, 163° S · 47k acres

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