Dover New Jersey Map

About Dover, New Jersey

Dover is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 18,563. The population density is 2658.0 people per km². Dover is located at 40.8840°N, 74.5621°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Dover, New Jersey, rests in a valley carved by ancient glaciers, its landscape a gentle cradle of rolling hills and the patient meander of the Rockaway River. It lies 2.2 miles north-east of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 41°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-north-east of Mount Olive. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant hum of industry, a reminder of the life that pulses beneath the quiet surface. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast a dappled shade over the residential streets, where older homes with sturdy porches stand testament to generations who have called this place home. The terrain itself, a mosaic of meadows and wooded expanses, invites exploration, offering glimpses of the natural world that has shaped Dover's character. The history of Dover is deeply entwined with the iron ore that once lay abundant beneath its soil, fueling a robust mining industry that laid the foundation for its early growth. This industrial past has left its mark, not in imposing ruins, but in the enduring spirit of hard work and resilience that defines its people. Today, Dover’s economy, while diversified, still echoes that legacy, with a blend of manufacturing, retail, and service sectors contributing to its steady pulse. The Morris Canal, a historical waterway that once transported the region's bounty, now serves as a scenic path, its towpath a quiet ribbon through the landscape, a gentle reminder of the commerce and ambition that once flowed here.

About This Dover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dover, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.883988, -74.562102. 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 Dover and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Dover includes the ZIP code (07801), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Dover Town 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 Dover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.