Explore Fairfield, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.
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 | Fairfield |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Essex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.20539 |
| Longitude | -74.213755 |
| Population | 7,500 |
| Density | 480.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 07727, 07004 |
| Area Code | 732, 848, 201, 551 |
| County Seat | Newark |
Fairfield occupies a quiet expanse of inland terrain defined by the steady, unhurried flow of Deepavaal Brook. It lies 2.8 miles south of Lincoln Park, NJ (from Lincoln Park, NJ: bearing 184°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-northwest of Essex. Gentle shifts in the topography define the perimeter, where the distant silhouette of First Watchung Mountain anchors the horizon against the fading evening light. Residents often find solace in the modest, green acreage of Hollywood Mini Park, a small patch of earth that offers a respite from the daily hum. Further afield, the landscape deepens toward the Preakness Valley, creating a sense of containment that feels both sheltered and expansive. The quality of light here at dusk settles softly over the grass, turning the ordinary meadows into shades of muted gold and gray.
Fairfield grew from an agricultural past into a center of modern industry, balancing its heritage with the demands of a changing regional economy. Warehouses and commercial hubs now define much of the local landscape, providing a practical foundation for the people who work and live here. The development of these sectors has shaped the way the community functions, drawing a rhythm from the movement of goods and the steady pulse of professional life. History remains visible in the way the streets are laid out, reflecting a slow transition from farmstead to industrious suburb. Despite the growth, the area maintains a grounded character that values productivity and the quiet satisfaction of a well-organized day.
Fairfield carries an understated cultural identity, one that favors the privacy of suburban life over the clamor of larger metropolitan centers. People gather for local events that mark the passing of seasons, finding connection in the shared spaces that define the neighborhood. While the rush of the world feels miles away, the proximity to the rushing waters of Passaic Falls provides a natural landmark for those seeking a moment of reflection. The community is marked by the presence of individuals who have contributed to the arts and professional life, though the residents often prefer the simple dignity of their own daily routines. Life in Fairfield moves with a deliberate purpose, reflecting a place where the air is clear and the pace is set by the people themselves.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfield, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.20539, -74.213755. 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 Fairfield includes the ZIP code (07727, 07004), telephone area code (732, 848, 201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |