Cumberland-Hesstown New Jersey Map

About Cumberland-Hesstown, New Jersey

Cumberland-Hesstown is a locality in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 90. The population density is 23.0 people per km². Cumberland-Hesstown is located at 39.3641°N, 74.9284°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cumberland-Hesstown lies where the flat, fertile coastal plain begins to give way to the gentler undulations of southern New Jersey. Here, the air carries the mingled scents of salt marsh and pine, a humid breath that softens the sharp edges of the afternoon sun. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their emerald and gold hues punctuated by the darker green of scattered woodlands, hinting at the rich, dark soil that underpins this landscape. Ditches and drainage canals, a necessary geometry for this low-lying terrain, crisscross the fields, reflecting the sky in their still, dark waters. The character of Cumberland-Hesstown is one of quiet persistence, a place that has settled into its rhythms, where the distant hum of traffic on the highway is a faint counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a bird. The history of Cumberland-Hesstown is deeply entwined with the land's bounty and its proximity to the Delaware Bay. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and access to the waterway, established farms and small industries that would shape the local economy for generations. The legacy of agriculture remains evident, with family farms still dotting the countryside, their produce finding its way to local markets. Beyond the fields, the broader Cumberland County has seen shifts in its industrial base, from glassmaking to shipbuilding, and though these larger engines of commerce may have changed, a certain resilience, a practical ingenuity, seems to endure in the spirit of Cumberland-Hesstown. The bay itself, a constant presence, offers not just a scenic backdrop but a historical connection to trade and sustenance, its tides a subtle reminder of the enduring forces that have shaped this corner of New Jersey.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumberland-Hesstown, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.3641, -74.9284. 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 Cumberland-Hesstown and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Cumberland-Hesstown includes the ZIP code (08332), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cumberland County (Bridgeton), and school district assignment (Maurice River 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 Cumberland-Hesstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.