Cookstown New Jersey Map

About Cookstown, New Jersey

Cookstown is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 646. The population density is 80.5 people per km². Cookstown is located at 40.0490°N, 74.5624°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cookstown sits at a gentle incline, where the land begins its slow surrender towards the Delaware River. It lies 8.3 miles north-east of Pemberton, NJ (from Pemberton, NJ: bearing 50°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-north-east of Browns Mills. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, whispers of its agricultural past, evidenced by the occasional weathered barn and the broad, open fields that still dominate the horizon, often bordered by stands of mature oak and maple trees. In the late afternoon, the sun, slanting low, casts long, attenuated shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, painting the landscape in hues of amber and deep rust. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of insect life and the rustle of wind through drying grasses, a palpable sense of the land breathing. The history of Cookstown is deeply intertwined with the agricultural and mercantile spirit of early New Jersey, a place that once thrived as a crossroads for farmers bringing their produce to market and travelers seeking a respite. Evidence of this past is visible in the preserved colonial architecture, where steeply pitched roofs and sturdy brickwork speak of an enduring craftsmanship. Though the dominant agricultural economy has shifted, a few family farms still work the land, their tractors a familiar sight against the backdrop of the changing seasons. The presence of the nearby Wharton State Forest also shapes the character of Cookstown, offering a wilder counterpoint to the cultivated fields and a reminder of the vast, untamed spaces that once defined this region.

About This Cookstown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cookstown, 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 Cookstown and Burlington County.

Detailed location data for Cookstown includes the ZIP code (08511), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Burlington County (Mount Holly), and school district assignment (New Hanover 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 Cookstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.