Haskell New Jersey Map

About Haskell, New Jersey

Haskell is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,000. The population density is 1350.0 people per km². Haskell is located at 41.0284°N, 74.2960°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7420.

Haskell rests in a fold of Passaic County, where the land begins its gentle, persistent rise towards the Ramapo Mountains. It lies 7.2 miles north of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-south-east of West Milford. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the Wanaque River, a ribbon of cool, dark water that has shaped the contours of this place for millennia. The terrain itself is a study in subtle transitions: from the cultivated fields that hint at a lingering agricultural past to the denser woodlands that climb the hillsides, their leaves catching the late afternoon sun in a thousand fleeting glints. It is a landscape that feels both enduring and open to the sky, a place where the quiet murmur of nature is the dominant conversation. The history of Haskell is intrinsically tied to the industry that once pulsed through its veins. Once a vital hub for textile manufacturing, the echoes of those industrious days can still be felt in the sturdy, brick buildings that stand as quiet sentinels to a bygone era. The Wanaque River, a source of power and life, also served as a conduit for commerce, its waters carrying the goods that sustained the local economy. Today, while the large mills have largely fallen silent, a different kind of vitality infuses Haskell, one that embraces the natural beauty of its surroundings, offering a peaceful retreat that still remembers its hardworking roots.

About This Haskell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Haskell, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Haskell and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Haskell includes the ZIP code (07420), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment. 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 Haskell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.