Explore Guttenberg, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Guttenberg, 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 Guttenberg.
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 | Guttenberg |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Hudson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.792045 |
| Longitude | -74.00375 |
| Population | 12,017 |
| Density | 24040.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 07093 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| County Seat | Jersey City |
| School District | Guttenberg Town School District |
Guttenberg commands a vertical presence along the Palisades, offering a unique vantage point that overlooks the shifting currents of the Hudson River. It lies 4.1 miles east of Phillipsburg, NJ (from Phillipsburg, NJ: bearing 90°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east of Easton. The landscape here is defined by high-density urban geography, where the air holds the sharp, metallic tang of the nearby transit corridors and the moisture rising from the tidal water. While the First Watchung Mountain remains a distant silhouette on the horizon, the immediate terrain of Guttenberg feels tight and purposeful, pressing toward the water’s edge. Residents often find quiet in the compact green space of Patricia McEldowney Park, which provides a necessary pause in the relentless pace of the surrounding streets. The light at dusk hits the brick facades with a fading orange glow, softening the hard edges of the buildings as the day transitions into a cool, gray evening.
Industrial ambition shaped the early development of Guttenberg, as the proximity to major shipping lanes and rail lines encouraged a steady influx of labor and commerce. The local economy has long relied on its ability to serve as a high-density residential anchor for the broader metropolitan region, balancing its legacy of manufacturing with modern service-oriented ventures. Much of the history remains visible in the repurposed structures that line the blocks, reflecting a time when the workforce was defined by the rhythmic labor of the docks and the nearby freight terminals. Though the Great Lawn rests two miles away, the character of the streetscape remains distinctly urban, emphasizing efficiency and utility over expansive open space. Economic activity here moves in a rapid, vertical fashion, mirroring the dense stacks of apartment buildings that accommodate a diverse and shifting population.
Cultural character in Guttenberg is expressed through the vibrant, multilingual mosaic of its residents who navigate the narrow thoroughfares with a shared sense of urgency. The town functions as a tightly knit neighborhood where the social life is defined by small storefronts and the constant hum of life moving toward Roosevelt Island or the hidden corners of the region. While the area does not claim the sprawling grounds of famous national monuments, the local spirit is anchored in the daily persistence of its people. Notable figures such as the actor and comedian Joe Piscopo have roots in this region, contributing to a local identity that values grit and performative energy. During the warmer months, the community gathers for events that highlight the diverse culinary traditions and social rhythms that define life in a place where every square foot is occupied and accounted for.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guttenberg, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.792045, -74.00375. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Guttenberg includes the ZIP code (07093), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Hudson County (Jersey City), and school district assignment (Guttenberg Town School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |