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Emerson New Jersey Map

Explore Emerson, 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 Emerson, New Jersey

How to Use This Emerson, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.976209
Longitude	-74.02625
Population	7,290
Density	1261.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07630
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Hackensack
School District	Emerson Borough School District

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About Emerson, New Jersey

Emerson is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,290. The population density is 1261.6 people per km². Emerson is located at 40.9762°N, 74.0263°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Emerson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07630.

Emerson occupies a landscape defined by its proximity to the gentle, winding path of Musquapsink Brook. It lies 1.1 miles south-southeast of Westwood, NJ (from Westwood, NJ: bearing 162°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-northwest of Yonkers. This terrain sits within the broader scope of the Saddle River Valley, where the air often carries a crisp, lingering moisture from the nearby Oradell Reservoir. To the west, the distant profile of the Watchung Mountains marks the horizon, offering a subtle contrast to the flat, verdant expanses of Hillman Park. Though Emerson remains inland, the influence of the regional climate occasionally pulls the briny, humid essence of Eastchester Bay across the miles, settling over the evening lawns like a cooling veil. It is a place where the light at dusk softens the edges of the pavement, turning the suburban streets into quiet, amber-lit corridors.

Industry in Emerson emerged from a history of agricultural roots that slowly transitioned into the structured rhythm of a modern residential hub. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land, utilizing the proximity to water sources to sustain small-scale production before the expansion of rail and road infrastructure drew a more diverse workforce. Today, the local economy thrives on a mixture of regional commerce and professional services that support a population deeply connected to the wider metropolitan pulse. Small businesses and neighborhood services sustain the daily needs of residents, maintaining an environment that values steady, reliable labor over heavy manufacturing. The character of the local economy reflects a deliberate balance between the quiet, orderly nature of the morning commute and the industrious energy of the afternoon.

Cultural life in Emerson centers on a shared appreciation for public spaces and the preservation of communal identity. Residents frequently gather at Hillman Park, where the seasonal change of leaves provides a backdrop for local events that define the calendar year. While the area does not claim sprawling monuments, the presence of landmarks like the local library and historical meeting spots serves as an anchor for those seeking connection. The pace of life here is marked by the steady, predictable movement of neighbors who value a sense of continuity in their daily routines. Notable figures who have walked these paths, such as the actor James Gandolfini, reflect the grounded, unpretentious spirit that often characterizes the inhabitants of this region. Every season brings a quiet transformation, reinforcing a sense of permanence that draws people back to the familiar streets of Emerson.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Emerson Borough Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 116° SE
Pascack Brook County Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 027° NE
Westvale Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 017° N
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 341° N
Westwood Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 345° N
Lotus Woods (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 210° SW
Westwood Fire Department Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 353° N
Van Buskirk Island (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 183° S
Haworth Borough Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 116° SE
Just Off Broadway Performing Arts Academy (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 338° N
New Milford Plant of the Hackensack Water Company (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 179° S
Christopher Scott Mueger (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 070° E
Thomas Kinkade (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 238° SW
Bergen County Zoological Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.1 mi, 201° S
School House Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 280° W
Eddy Pawiro-oelomo (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 181° S
CMX Cinemas - Closter Plaza (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 098° E
Ice House (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 112° E
Saint Anthony Holding Baby Jesus (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 064° NE
Opus One (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 272° W
African Art Museum at the SMA (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 143° SE
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 201° S
Bergen Museum of Art and Science (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 188° S
Tallman Mountain State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 057° NE
Abandoned Tractor (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 310° NW
Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.1 mi, 057° NE
Blauvelt State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 034° NE

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