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Fanwood New Jersey Map

Explore Fanwood, 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 Fanwood, New Jersey

How to Use This Fanwood, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.640936
Longitude	-74.383484
Population	7,774
Density	2240.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07023
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Elizabeth
School District	Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

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About Fanwood, New Jersey

Fanwood is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,774. The population density is 2240.0 people per km². Fanwood is located at 40.6409°N, 74.3835°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Fanwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07023.

Fanwood maintains a quiet presence upon the inland plains of New Jersey, defined by the steady, measured rhythm of suburban life. It lies 1.1 miles south-southeast of Scotch Plains, NJ (from Scotch Plains, NJ: bearing 161°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-southwest of Union County.

Green Brook meanders through the landscape just one mile away, its presence offering a subtle cooling influence to the surrounding vegetation. To the west, the distant rise of Long Hill provides a firm anchor to the horizon, visible on clear days when the light turns a soft, pale gold. Residents find respite within the verdant borders of Municipal Park, a space that serves as a central gathering point for the neighborhood. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, devoid of any maritime influence, grounding the spirit in the solid earth of the interior. The proximity to Shackamaxon Lake, located only two miles away, allows for brief, reflective moments near the water’s edge as the seasons shift.

Fanwood emerged as a distinct place of settlement through the expansion of the rail line, which fundamentally shaped its residential character and historical growth. The local economy relies heavily on the professional endeavors of its residents, many of whom commute to larger regional centers while maintaining their primary lives here. Small businesses and service-oriented enterprises populate the local streets, mirroring the steady, industrious nature of the nearby region. This internal focus has preserved a sense of continuity that favors long-term stability over rapid, disruptive development. The infrastructure reflects a commitment to maintaining a functional, accessible environment for those who work and raise families within its borders.

Cultural life in Fanwood centers on the shared experiences of its residents, fostering a tight-knit atmosphere that values neighborly connection. The annual Fanwood Performance Arts Council events bring a vibrant energy to the community, showcasing the creative talents that flourish in such a stable environment. Notable figures like the esteemed author Bill Bryson have called this place home, finding space amidst the quiet streets to observe the human condition. Landmarks such as the historic train station serve as a physical bridge between the past and the present, reminding all who pass by of the enduring nature of this locality. Whether through seasonal gatherings or the simple, daily transit of its people, the character of the place remains firmly rooted in its own distinct, unpretentious identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Scotch Plains Township Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 095° E
Cedar Brook Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 194° S
Cushing Road Retention Basin (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 194° S
Scotch Plains Christopher Columbus Monument (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 311° NW
Memorial Pool (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 077° E
Scotch Plains Township Golf (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 020° N
Watchung Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 324° NW
World War I Memorial Monument (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 073° E
Westfield World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 071° E
Old Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 1.9 mi, 329° NW
Rialto Theatre (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 067° NE
Drake Farm House (#5a) (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 340° N
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 077° E
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 105° E
Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 076° E
Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 076° E
Color Field Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 345° N
Washington Rock State Park (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 247° SW
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 247° SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.3 mi, 330° NW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.6 mi, 335° NW · 3,611 acres
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 077° E
George Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 261° W
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 6.8 mi, 261° W
Acting Out Metuchen (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 170° S
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 7.3 mi, 143° SE
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 348° N
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 9.7 mi, 219° SW
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.4 mi, 116° SE · 47k acres

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