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Forked River New Jersey Map

Explore Forked River, 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 Forked River, New Jersey

How to Use This Forked River, New Jersey Map

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

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	Forked River
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Ocean County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.825808
Longitude	-74.180757
Population	5,274
Density	744.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08731
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Toms River
School District	Lacey Township School District

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About Forked River, New Jersey

Forked River is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,274. The population density is 744.5 people per km². Forked River is located at 39.8258°N, 74.1808°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08731.

Forked River draws its quiet character from the serpentine path of Bridge Creek, which winds through the low-lying landscape before eventually meeting the tides. It lies 4.5 miles south-southwest of Berkeley, NJ (from Berkeley, NJ: bearing 204°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Toms River. The surrounding terrain remains primarily flat and marshy, defined by the soft, gray light that filters through the trees during the transition from afternoon to dusk. Five miles toward the horizon, the Atlantic Ocean dictates the salt-heavy humidity that clings to the air, while the distant rise of Forked River Mountain provides a subtle anchor to the western view. Visitors often find solace in the protected expanses of the Forked River SRMA, where the stillness of the wetlands offers a stark contrast to the suburban density encroaching from the north. Although Arnold Pond sits seven miles away, the immediate environment feels defined by the tidal fluctuations of the nearby coast rather than the stillness of inland waters.

History in Forked River reflects the industrious spirit of residents who have long looked toward the water for their livelihood and trade. The local economy evolved from early maritime pursuits and small-scale harvesting into a modern landscape characterized by service industries and professional services. Many families rely on the regional infrastructure that connects Forked River to the broader commercial corridors of the state, maintaining a rhythm of daily commuting that keeps the streets active during the week. While the area once saw more reliance on natural resources, the current labor market emphasizes a blend of private enterprise and local commerce that supports a stable, middle-class existence. The texture of the land, once dominated by wilder brush, now holds the steady, ordered lines of residential development and functional workspaces.

Cultural life in Forked River centers on a shared appreciation for the outdoors and the distinct, unhurried pace of the coastal region. Neighbors often gather for local seasonal events that celebrate the maritime heritage of the coastline and the unique ecology of the surrounding meadows. While the area lacks the sprawling landmarks of a major metropolis, the presence of the Sedge Islands in the distance serves as a frequent point of local interest for boaters and those who enjoy the quiet solitude of the water. Notable figures like the late, renowned novelist Peter Benchley once found a home in the region, drawn perhaps by the evocative, unpredictable nature of the nearby sea. Life here feels grounded in the simple, recurring patterns of the tides and the changing seasons, creating an environment where the influence of the Atlantic Ocean is never truly forgotten.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Enos Pond County Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 015° N
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.3 mi, 019° N · 130k acres
Vincent Clune Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 197° S
Forked River State Marina (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 313° NW
Forked River (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 014° N
Sands Point Harbor Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 160° S
Municipal Open Space (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 181° S
Oyster Creek (State Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 190° S
Barnegat Branch Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 318° NW
Upper Barnegat Bay Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 029° NE
Double Trouble State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 321° NW
Island Beach State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 4.4 mi, 131° SE
Cedar Creek (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 337° NW
Massacre at Long Beach Island (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 146° SE
USS Randolph Anchor (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 354° N
Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 355° N
Welcome to Ocean County (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 354° N
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.7 mi, 307° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 204° SW
Go-Karts (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 036° NE
Cedar Bridge Tavern County Historic Site (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 253° W
Stafford Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 10.1 mi, 213° SW
The Dancing Crab (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 027° NE
Chief Pohatcong Monument (Monument) — 17.8 mi, 209° SW
Main Street Gallery (Gallery) — 21.7 mi, 018° N
National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 020° N
Port Republic Wildlife Management Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 25.3 mi, 220° SW
Vintage Computer Federation Museum (Museum) — 25.6 mi, 014° N
Veteran Wireless Operators Association (Museum) — 25.6 mi, 014° N
World War Ii Military Miniatures And Artifact Museum Gallery (Museum) — 25.7 mi, 014° N

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