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Elmwood Park New Jersey Map

Explore Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, New Jersey

How to Use This Elmwood Park, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.903988
Longitude	-74.118476
Population	21,422
Density	3129.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07407
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Hackensack
School District	Elmwood Park Borough School District

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About Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Elmwood Park is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 21,422. The population density is 3129.4 people per km². Elmwood Park is located at 40.9040°N, 74.1185°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Elmwood Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07407.

Elmwood Park maintains a distinctive presence defined by the gentle, persistent passage of Fleischer Brook as it winds toward the horizon. It lies 1.4 miles west-northwest of Saddle Brook, NJ (from Saddle Brook, NJ: bearing 284°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-southeast of Paterson. The landscape transitions from the quiet stillness of Dundee Lake to the distant, jagged silhouette of the Watchung Mountains, which anchor the western view in shades of deep violet at dusk. While fifteen miles of developed suburban expanse separate Elmwood Park from the tides of Bowery Bay, the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged humidity that hints at the maritime influence of the coast. To the north, the verdant reach of Ramapo Mountain State Forest offers a contrast to the local topography, while the nearby Preakness Valley provides a subtle, low-lying relief to the earth. Within the immediate boundaries, Borough Park serves as a vital green lung where the light filters through the trees in long, golden shafts during the late afternoon.

Industrial legacies remain etched into the foundations of Elmwood Park, reflecting a transition from early agrarian roots to a robust, diverse economy. The town grew as a center of manufacturing and logistics, drawing strength from its proximity to major transit arteries that facilitate the movement of goods across the region. Entrepreneurs and laborers alike shaped the identity of Elmwood Park through decades of industrious activity, fostering a resilience that persists in its current commercial landscape. Modern businesses now occupy spaces once dedicated to heavy production, yet the memory of the forge and the assembly line lingers in the sturdy masonry of older structures. This economic evolution has ensured that the locality remains a functional, working environment where the rhythm of commerce dictates the daily tempo.

Cultural life in Elmwood Park finds expression in the shared traditions of its residents and the enduring appeal of nearby natural landmarks like Passaic Falls. The falls provide a dramatic, surging centerpiece that residents visit to witness the raw power of the water, a stark contrast to the quietude of the local parks. Throughout the year, community events and seasonal gatherings foster a sense of continuity, bridging the gap between generations through common experience. Notable figures such as the iconic musician Joe Pesci have roots that tie them to the broader region, reflecting the grit and character often associated with this part of the state. Life here is defined by a grounded sincerity, where the suburban sprawl is tempered by the proximity of the wilder, uneven terrain that defines the surrounding geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Artesian Wellfield Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 349° N
Sampson St. Recreation Complex Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 101° E
Dophine Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 166° S
Eastside Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 311° NW
School 20 (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 275° W
Saddle River County Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 066° NE
Honor the Brave (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 283° W
Victory Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 225° SW
War Memorial Tank (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 227° SW
Paterson 9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 286° W
Breslin Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 155° SE
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 101° E
Hitchcock field stadium (Stadium) — 3.3 mi, 138° SE
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 202° S
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 229° SW
Hawthorne Theaters (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 328° NW
Mountain Top View (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 245° SW
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 125° SE
Bergen Museum of Art and Science (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 108° E
Bergen County Zoological Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.2 mi, 061° NE
Thomas Kinkade (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 036° NE
Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 161° S
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 303° NW
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 234° SW
Ringwood State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 337° NW
Harriman State Park (State Park) — 14.9 mi, 353° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 20.7 mi, 171° S · 47k acres

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