Franklin New Jersey Map

About Franklin, New Jersey

Franklin is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Franklin is located at 40.8743°N, 74.5115°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Franklin, a place where the subtle green of the hills meets the weathered gray of old stone, unfolds its character under a sky that often shifts from a pale, washed-out blue to a deep, bruised twilight. It lies 4.2 miles east-north-east of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 77°T), and is situated 1.9 miles south of Rockaway. The terrain here, gently rising and falling, cradles a landscape dotted with mature trees whose leaves whisper secrets to the breeze, creating a dappled, shifting light that plays across the roads and fields. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, cool scent, hinting at the dew-kissed earth and the distant embrace of broader woodlands. Even the architecture, a mix of sturdy colonial forms and more utilitarian structures, seems to possess a grounded, enduring quality, as if built to weather the seasons with quiet resilience. The story of Franklin is deeply intertwined with the minerals that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that shaped its early economy and continues to lend a distinctive character to the place. For generations, the extraction of zinc and iron ore was the lifeblood of Franklin, a demanding industry that drew people and commerce, leaving behind traces of its industrial past in the very bones of the community. While the mines themselves are no longer active, their influence lingers, a silent reminder of the hard work and ingenuity that built this corner of Morris County. Today, Franklin balances this historical weight with a more contemporary pace, its local businesses serving as friendly hubs, and its residents often found enjoying the quietude of its parks or the familiar comfort of neighborhood streets, a testament to a continuing, unpretentious existence.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.874266, -74.511545. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Franklin and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (07834), telephone area code (732, 848, 973, 862), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Franklin Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Franklin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.