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Glen Rock New Jersey Map

Explore Glen Rock, 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 Glen Rock, New Jersey

How to Use This Glen Rock, New Jersey Map

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

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	Glen Rock
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Bergen County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.962876
Longitude	-74.132921
Population	12,133
Density	1733.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07452
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Hackensack
School District	Glen Rock Borough School District

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About Glen Rock, New Jersey

Glen Rock is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 12,133. The population density is 1733.1 people per km². Glen Rock is located at 40.9629°N, 74.1329°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Glen Rock is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07452.

Glen Rock rises from the landscape where the gentle flow of the Diamond Brook carves a path through the earth, marking the rhythms of the local terrain. It lies 1.4 miles southwest of Ridgewood, NJ (from Ridgewood, NJ: bearing 217°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-northeast of Paterson. The topography here is defined by the proximity to the Watchung Mountains, which sit three miles away as a constant, stoic presence on the horizon. Within a mile, the surface of Van Winkles Pond offers a reflective stillness, providing a quiet counterpoint to the busy energy of the nearby Saddle River Valley. Though the coast remains eighteen miles distant, the air carries a subtle, saline memory of the sea, drifting inland from the direction of Wallington Reach. Residents often find respite in the greenery of Glen Rock Borough Park, an expanse that anchors the center of the borough with its open lawns and shaded walks.

Historical growth in Glen Rock was long anchored by the movement of people and goods, evolving from rural roots into a refined residential enclave. The local economy transitioned over time from agrarian pursuits to a professional service sector, reflecting the broader economic shifts of the region. Industry here is quiet and unobtrusive, favoring the quiet productivity of office environments and local commerce over the heavy manufacturing of the past. Beyond the immediate borders, the influence of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest serves as a reminder of the wilder, wooded character of the northern landscape. Even the sound of the distant Passaic Falls, four miles away, seems to echo the industrial vitality that once powered the early development of this sector of New Jersey.

Glen Rock maintains a distinct cultural character that values civic engagement and the preservation of a thoughtful, deliberate pace of life. Public gatherings often center around the local schools and the vibrant spaces provided by Glen Rock Borough Park, where the changing light at dusk casts long, elegant shadows across the grass. Among those who have shaped the public consciousness, the author and humorist Bill Bryson once spent formative years here, grounding his observations in the specific textures of such surroundings. The community frequently celebrates its identity through seasonal events that draw neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity in an ever-shifting world. These traditions act as a tether, ensuring that the legacy of Glen Rock remains as enduring as the geological features that define its borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Glen Rock Borough Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 197° S
Glen Rock Borough Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 217° SW
Dean Street Park (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 045° NE
Gypsy Pond (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 308° NW
Kings Pond Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 326° NW
Saddle River County Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 090° E
Opus One (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 033° NE
World War I Centennial Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 035° NE
Special Delivery (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 036° NE
Hawthorne Theaters (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 230° SW
The Heights (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 024° NE
Lafayette Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 234° SW
Orchard Hill Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 104° E
School House Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 052° NE
Waldwick 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 008° N
High Mountain Park Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 277° W
Thomas Kinkade (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 098° E
American Flag Rock (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 278° W
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 248° W
Basalt Beach (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 295° NW
Bergen County Zoological Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.9 mi, 114° SE
Franklin Clove (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 282° W
Abandoned Tractor (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 005° N
Just Off Broadway Performing Arts Academy (Arts Centre) — 5.6 mi, 060° NE
Westwood Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 070° E
New Milford Plant of the Hackensack Water Company (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 101° E
Ringwood State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 332° NW
Harriman State Park (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 354° N

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