Dorothy New Jersey Map

About Dorothy, New Jersey

Dorothy is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,225. The population density is 83.0 people per km². Dorothy is located at 39.4007°N, 74.8238°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Dorothy exists as a quiet sentinel in the Pine Barrens, a landscape where the sand pines stand sentry and the air carries a perpetual scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 6.6 miles east-north-east of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 71°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-east of Buena Vista. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a gentle rise and fall that belies the deeper, darker soils beneath, perfect for the tenacious growth of scrub oak and the occasional towering pine. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of sandy ground and casting long, dancing shadows that lend a sense of ancient mystery to the woods. Even on a clear day, the light seems diffused, softened by the pervasive pine haze, creating an atmosphere of hushed contemplation. Historically, Dorothy's existence is tied to the rich, albeit fleeting, resources of the Pine Barrens, a region that once fueled industries like bog iron and glassmaking. While those days are largely past, a spirit of quiet resilience and self-sufficiency persists. The local economy today leans towards agriculture, with fields of blueberries and cranberries dotting the landscape, their vibrant colors a cheerful contrast to the muted greens and browns of the surrounding forest. There's a sense of continuity here, a connection to the land that predates modern development, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Dorothy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dorothy, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.400671, -74.823778. 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 Dorothy and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Dorothy includes the ZIP code (08317), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment (Weymouth 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 Dorothy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.