Edison New Jersey Map

About Edison, New Jersey

Edison is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. Edison is located at 41.0640°N, 74.5677°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 07871, 08817, 08818.

Edison occupies a sprawling, inland expanse where the deliberate pace of suburban life meets the rugged, quiet persistence of the Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area. It lies 4.3 miles east-northeast of Sparta, NJ (from Sparta, NJ: bearing 60°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-northwest of Oak Ridge. The landscape here is characterized by a dense, textured topography, where the land rises into subtle elevations that look toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Kittatinny Mountains. Within this protected preserve, the air holds a distinct, cool clarity, especially near the quiet banks of Russia Brook, which winds through the terrain with a steady, unhurried purpose. A short distance away, the surface of Collins Pond captures the changing light of the afternoon, acting as a mirror for the shifting clouds that drift across the interior plains of the state.

Edison maintains a complex identity, balancing its role as a modern economic hub with a deep-rooted connection to the land that defines its borders. The local economy thrives on a mixture of established commercial corridors and the quiet, administrative rhythm of a region that has long served as a crossroads for industry and movement. While the influence of larger metropolitan centers remains a constant presence, the character of the locality is anchored by the protected woodlands and the preserved stretches of the Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area, which offer a sanctuary from the surrounding density. In the evening, as the shadows deepen across the valley of Sparta Glen, the transition from work to rest feels remarkably deliberate, reflecting a place that values its own internal balance as much as its contribution to the wider region.

About This Edison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edison, New Jersey. Coordinates: 41.063986, -74.567659. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Edison includes the ZIP code (07871, 08817, 08818), telephone area code (732, 848, 908), county seat of Sussex County (Newton), and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.