Cumberland-Hesstown New Jersey Map
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Interactive Map of Cumberland-Hesstown, New Jersey
| City | Cumberland-Hesstown |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.3641 |
| Longitude | -74.9284 |
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 23.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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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About This Cumberland-Hesstown Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cumberland-Hesstown, 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 Cumberland-Hesstown and Cumberland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cumberland-Hesstown is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cumberland-Hesstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
