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Dennis New Jersey Map

Explore Dennis, 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 Dennis, New Jersey

How to Use This Dennis, New Jersey Map

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

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	Dennis
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Cape May County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.150764
Longitude	-74.763161
Population	6,200
Density	75.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08210
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Middle Township

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About Dennis, New Jersey

Dennis is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Dennis is located at 39.1508°N, 74.7632°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08210.

Dennis occupies a landscape defined by the quiet interplay between terrestrial marshlands and the expansive, salt-heavy air drifting in from the Atlantic Ocean just three miles away. It lies 5.1 miles southwest of Upper, NJ (from Upper, NJ: bearing 218°T), and is situated 5.3 miles northeast of Middle. The horizon remains low and level, interrupted only by the distant, hazy silhouette of Potato Island resting eight miles off in the distance. Water shapes the rhythm of the terrain, as the subtle, winding path of Uncle Aarons Creek flows only one mile from the center of daily life. Beyond the immediate fields, the landscape shifts toward the dense, sheltered quiet of Belleplain State Forest, located ten miles away, providing a stark contrast to the open, tidal influence of the coast. Residents often find solace in the protected expanses of the Cape May County Open Space, which anchors the local environment with its sprawling, natural preservation. Even the distant, six-mile-away reach of Poor House Flat adds a sense of vastness to a region where the sky feels unusually wide and unburdened.

Dennis maintains a history rooted in the patient toil of those who worked the soil and navigated the local waterways to sustain a modest, enduring economy. Early settlers recognized the value of the surrounding earth, establishing industries that relied on the fertile, damp ground and the proximity to maritime trade routes. While the modern economy has diversified, the echoes of this labor persist in the way local businesses organize their trade around the seasonal shifts of the land and the nearby coast. The nearby Johnson Pond, four miles away, serves as a reminder of the freshwater resources that once supported smaller agricultural ventures and mill operations. Today, the local identity is defined by a commitment to preserving the balance between historical land use and the demands of contemporary life. This careful stewardship ensures that the heritage of the region remains visible in the quiet, methodical pace of the local workforce.

Dennis carries a cultural character shaped by a blend of maritime traditions and a deep, observant connection to the natural world. The local atmosphere is anchored by the proximity of Gull Island, a place that serves as a quiet sentinel two miles offshore and influences the migration patterns of birds that pass overhead. Residents frequently gather at community events that emphasize the distinct, salt-misted beauty of the region, often finding common ground in the shared experience of coastal weather patterns. While the area does not claim the residence of globally famous figures, its character is formed by the collective persistence of families who have long called this place home. The quality of light during the late afternoon, when the sun catches the edges of the marsh grass, reveals a stark and singular beauty that defines the spirit of those living here. Life in Dennis moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, favoring the steady observation of the tides over the frantic pace of larger, more crowded regions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cape May County Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 207° SW
Cape May Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.5 mi, 139° SE
Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 116° SE
Beaver Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 315° NW
Recreation Center (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 324° NW
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.7 mi, 338° N · 38k acres
Great Sound State Park (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 200° S
Stilmar Sanctuaries (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 328° NW
Lizard Tail Swamp Site (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 229° SW
Conservation Land (Local Park) — 3.2 mi, 161° S
Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.8 mi, 307° NW
Belleplain State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.1 mi, 332° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 144° SE
The Sperlak Gallery and Sculpture Gardens (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 275° W
Zoo entrance (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 223° SW
U.S. Life Saving Station No.35 (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 182° S
Boardwalk Arch (Public Artwork) — 10.9 mi, 189° S
Franks Rio Grande (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 214° SW
Gateway 26 (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 191° S
Frank's Rio Stadium Theater (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 214° SW
Waterpark (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 190° S
Race Zone Amuseuments (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 193° S
Seaport Aquarium (Aquarium) — 11.6 mi, 193° S
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 194° S
Ocean City Historical Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 048° NE
The Ocean City Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 12.4 mi, 048° NE
Binoculars (Viewpoint) — 13.1 mi, 050° NE
Juice Island (Nature Reserve) — 15.9 mi, 022° N
Thomas Kinkade Gallery (Gallery) — 17.2 mi, 210° SW
Cape May Art Gallery (Gallery) — 17.4 mi, 210° SW

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