Fredon New Jersey Map

About Fredon, New Jersey

Fredon is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,500. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Fredon is located at 41.0393°N, 74.8088°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7860.

Fredon lies cradled by a landscape that whispers of ancient glaciers and patient erosion. It lies 13.6 miles north-north-west of Mount Olive, NJ (from Mount Olive, NJ: bearing 343°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Sparta. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous forests and open fields, define its character, the land rising and falling with a gentle but persistent grace. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, bracing aroma that deepens in the twilight when the sky bleeds into shades of rose and lavender. Stone walls, weathered and moss-kissed, snake across the terrain, remnants of a time when clearing this land was a monumental task, their silent presence a constant reminder of human endeavor against the wild, verdant expanse. The quietude of Fredon is not an absence of sound, but a symphony of subtle noises: the rustle of leaves, the distant lowing of cattle, the murmur of unseen streams threading through the valleys. The history of Fredon is deeply intertwined with the fertile earth and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, many of whom were drawn to the region for its agricultural promise. This agrarian heritage continues to shape the local economy, with farms producing a bounty of crops and livestock, their fields a patchwork of vibrant greens and golden hues throughout the growing seasons. The very rhythm of life in Fredon still echoes the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. While modern conveniences have arrived, the heart of Fredon beats with a steady, unhurried pulse, a place where community bonds are forged not in grand pronouncements, but in shared seasons and the quiet understanding that comes from living in close communion with nature.

About This Fredon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fredon, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Fredon and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Fredon includes the ZIP code (07860), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Sussex County (Newton), and school district assignment. 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 Fredon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.