Great Notch New Jersey Map

About Great Notch, New Jersey

Great Notch is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,008. The population density is 1517.2 people per km². Great Notch is located at 40.8745°N, 74.2076°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Great Notch presents a landscape of subtle, rolling hills, where the verdant spread of mature trees meets the occasional glint of distant rooftops. It lies 2.5 miles west-north-west of Clifton, NJ (from Clifton, NJ: bearing 296°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-east of Essex. The terrain here, a gentle rise and fall, hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped it, a quiet drama played out in stone and soil. During the late afternoon, the sun, beginning its descent, casts long, ethereal shadows that stretch across the open fields, imbuing the scene with a painterly quality, as if the very air were brushed with gold. The character of Great Notch is one of unassuming charm, a place where nature's quiet grandeur still holds sway, offering a sense of peace to those who traverse its byways. The history of Great Notch is intertwined with the development of the surrounding region, a narrative of industry and innovation that has left its mark on the land. Once a vital artery for transportation, its strategic position facilitated the movement of goods and people, a legacy that still echoes in the infrastructure that laces through the area. The local economy, though having shifted from its earlier industrial roots, retains a resilient spirit, with businesses that cater to the everyday needs of its residents. It is in the small, independent shops and the hum of local commerce that the distinctive character of Great Notch truly reveals itself, a testament to a community that has adapted and endured, its story etched not in grand monuments, but in the lived experience of its inhabitants.

About This Great Notch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Great Notch, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.874544, -74.207646. 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 Great Notch and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Great Notch includes the ZIP code (07424), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Little Falls 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 Great Notch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.