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Gloucester New Jersey Map

Explore Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, New Jersey

How to Use This Gloucester, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.710302
Longitude	-75.107833
Population	291,000
Density	420.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	08028, 08030
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	Woodbury

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About Gloucester, New Jersey

Gloucester is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. With a population of 291,000, Gloucester is a major urban centre in New Jersey. The population density is 420.0 people per km². Gloucester is located at 39.7103°N, 75.1078°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 08028, 08030.

Gloucester occupies a quiet, inland stretch of the landscape, defined significantly by the presence of the Chestnut Branch as it carves a path through the earth. The terrain here maintains a steady, unremarkable elevation, far removed from the dramatic shifts of the distant Sandy Ridge, which remains a mere suggestion of blue on the horizon. Within the protected boundaries of Baldwin Park, the ground feels purposeful and preserved, offering a sense of stability to the surrounding residential blocks. A mile away, the stillness of Lake Oberst provides a reflective quality to the local air, especially during the long, amber-hued afternoons when the light catches the surface of the water and turns the woods into a quiet study of shadow and depth.

Founding narratives for Gloucester emerged from the steady expansion of regional commerce and the slow migration of families looking for solid ground in the interior. Early development relied upon the intersection of local transit routes, which allowed the settlement to transition from a collection of scattered plots into a more cohesive residential entity. The legacy of these early years remains visible in the street patterns and the enduring architecture of older residential zones, which speak to a time of deliberate construction. Over the decades, Gloucester has maintained its character by balancing the momentum of regional growth with a persistent, grounded identity that favors continuity over rapid, unrecognizable transformation.

Economic life in Gloucester functions through a blend of local service industries and the broader logistical networks that define this part of the state. While the area supports small-scale commerce and professional services, many residents look toward the larger regional hubs for specialized employment and higher education, creating a daily rhythm of transit that pulses toward the denser centers of activity. Infrastructure here is built to support this flow, with roads that accommodate the steady movement of commuters and heavy transport alike. The proximity to industrial corridors ensures that Gloucester remains a functional node within the greater machine of the region, keeping the local economy tethered to the broader patterns of state production and trade.

Cultural expression in Gloucester often centers on the shared experiences of neighbors and the quiet traditions that mark the passing seasons. Residents frequently gather for local festivals that celebrate the specific identity of the borough, often utilizing the open spaces of Baldwin Park to host community events that bring a sense of cohesion to the neighborhood. While professional sports teams are generally followed through the lens of the larger regional franchises that dominate the media landscape, there is a distinct pride in the local school athletics that draw crowds on crisp Friday nights. Life here is defined by these small, recurring moments of connection, where the pace is set not by the frantic energy of the coast, but by the steady, predictable heartbeat of an inland community that knows exactly what it is.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Glassblower (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 210° SW
New Street Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 117° SE
Veterans Memoral Plaza (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 204° SW
Laser Show Parking (Cinema) — 0.6 mi, 258° W
Edelman Planetarium (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 267° W
Pfleeger Concert Hall (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 276° W
Boyd Recital Hall (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 275° W
Glassboro Borough Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 019° N
Glassboro Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 154° SE
Glassborough Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 163° S
Alcyon Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 307° NW
Washington Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 007° N
Corporal Steven Levy Memorial (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 015° N
Firefighters' Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 017° N
Scotland Run Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 185° S
Fishing Pier (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 137° SE
White Oak Branch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 125° SE
Jesse Ridgway's House (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 195° S
Salem River Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 10.2 mi, 245° SW
Bowling (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 248° W
Parvin State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 189° S
Fort Mercer (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 339° N
Aqua Shot (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 054° NE
Tractor Pull (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 054° NE
Thundergut Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Wilderness) — 13.2 mi, 229° SW
Greenfield Hall (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 018° N
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 326° NW · 2,022 acres
Ernest A Ford Art Studios (Arts Centre) — 15.4 mi, 001° N
The Mario Lanza Institute and Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 349° N
Activate (Arts Centre) — 16.2 mi, 014° N

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