Enter your search query in the box below.

Edgewater New Jersey Map

Explore Edgewater, 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 Edgewater, New Jersey

How to Use This Edgewater, New Jersey Map

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

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	Edgewater
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Bergen County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.827045
Longitude	-73.975694
Population	14,336
Density	5700.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07020
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Hackensack
School District	Edgewater Borough School District

🌦 Goto Edgewater Weather Page: Edgewater, New Jersey — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Edgewater, New Jersey

Edgewater is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 14,336. The population density is 5700.5 people per km². Edgewater is located at 40.8270°N, 73.9757°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Edgewater is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07020.

Edgewater stretches along the western bank of the Hudson River, where the earth rises sharply to meet the sky. The land here is defined by the steep cliffs that overlook the water, creating a dramatic corridor of shadow and light as the sun retreats. To the west, the distant silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain offers a rugged boundary to the horizon, while the Great Lawn provides a quiet basin in the broader landscape. Palisades Park encompasses the immediate terrain, anchoring the local environment in a preserved expanse of green. The air often carries a cool, damp scent from the river, a reminder of the proximity to the water that shapes the rhythm of the day.

Edgewater evolved from a landscape of heavy industry into a modern residential center, reflecting the changing tides of the regional economy. Early decades saw the shoreline dominated by manufacturing and shipping, utilizing the Hudson River as a vital artery for the movement of goods. Today, the local economy has shifted toward commercial services and professional spaces that make use of the proximity to larger urban centers. While the legacy of the old docks remains in the architectural footprint, the focus has moved toward sustainable development and the revitalization of the waterfront. This transformation has turned former industrial zones into places where commerce and modern living coexist under the watchful gaze of the cliffs.

Edgewater possesses a distinct character shaped by its direct access to the water and the quiet intensity of its residential life. Residents often gather near the river, where the harbor lights reflect against the dark surface, casting a soft glow that marks the transition into evening. The community honors its history through the careful preservation of its landmarks, ensuring that the remnants of the past remain visible within the contemporary grid. Notable figures such as the legendary filmmaker D.W. Griffith once spent time in the vicinity, leaving a faint artistic imprint on the local lore. During local events, the spirit of the neighborhood emerges in the shared experience of the seasonal shifts, from the crisp air of autumn to the humid stillness of summer.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Field (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 026° NE
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 105° E
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 140° SE
Welcome to Harlem (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 131° SE
Amiable Child Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 142° SE
Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 127° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 311° NW
Japanese Tori (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 142° SE
September 11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 329° NW
Minor Latham Playhouse (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 150° SE
Miller Theatre (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 154° SE
Palisades Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 022° N
Original brown stone houses (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 101° E
Fort Lee Museum at the Judge Moore House (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 014° N
La casa de los Tenenbaums (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 098° E
Children's Cultural Center of Native America (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 078° E
Faction Art Projects (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 109° E
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9 (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 134° SE
Pal Park Art Center (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 316° NW
Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art and Story Telling (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 083° E
West side highway access (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 179° S
The Studio Museum In Harlem (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 131° SE
Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 065° NE
Overpeck County Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 311° NW
Roberto Clemente State Park (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 060° NE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.5 mi, 156° SE · 47k acres

Latest News: Edgewater

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News