Gillette New Jersey Map

About Gillette, New Jersey

Gillette is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,833. The population density is 244.6 people per km². Gillette is located at 40.6740°N, 74.4660°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Gillette, a quiet pocket of Morris County, unfolds across rolling terrain where the earth breathes a gentle green, punctuated by the stoic presence of mature oaks and maples. It lies 4.1 miles north-west of Plainfield, NJ (from Plainfield, NJ: bearing 312°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Union County. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of damp soil and the distant hum of unseen life, a subtle perfume that clings to the undulating landscape. Roads, like veins, trace their way through the meadows and woodlands, leading to homes that seem to emerge organically from the surrounding countryside, their roofs catching the slanting light of the sun. The land itself, a mosaic of cultivated fields and untamed woods, hums with a quiet energy, a constant, unhurried conversation between the sky and the soil. The history of Gillette is a story whispered by the land, a legacy rooted in the agricultural endeavors that once defined this region. Before its modern development, the fields here were tilled with diligence, yielding crops that fed families and sustained a burgeoning community. Though the agricultural roots remain, the local economy has diversified, embracing a blend of small businesses and residential life that lends Gillette its distinctive character. The nearby Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary of biodiversity, offers a constant reminder of the natural heritage that underpins this place, its wildness a counterpoint to the structured rhythms of daily life. This proximity to preserved wilderness imbues Gillette with a unique sense of peace, a tranquil existence for those who call it home.

About This Gillette Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gillette, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.673991, -74.465987. 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 Gillette and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Gillette includes the ZIP code (07933), telephone area code (908), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Long Hill Township 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 Gillette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.