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Holmdel New Jersey Map

Explore Holmdel, 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 Holmdel, New Jersey

How to Use This Holmdel, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.34511
Longitude	-74.184032
Population	16,800
Density	420.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07733
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold

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About Holmdel, New Jersey

Holmdel is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 16,800. The population density is 420.0 people per km². Holmdel is located at 40.3451°N, 74.1840°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07733.

Holmdel reveals its character through the steady, insistent pulse of the Hop Brook as it meanders across the landscape. It lies 4.0 miles north of Colts Neck, NJ (from Colts Neck, NJ: bearing 351°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-northwest of Monmouth. This waterway carves a quiet path through the terrain, serving as a constant companion to the residents who live nearby. Only eleven miles separate the land from the vast, salt-scented air of the Atlantic Ocean, grounding the spirit in the rhythm of the tides. To the north, the gentle rise of Sugar Loaf Hill breaks the horizon, offering a subtle elevation that defines the local topography. Residents often find solace in the quiet expanse of the Holmdel Township Wooded Lot, where the light filters through the canopy in long, golden shafts during the late afternoon.

Holmdel carries a legacy rooted in the transformation of rural farmland into a center of scientific inquiry and modern development. The local economy shifted significantly as the area became a hub for technological research, drawing sharp minds to its corridors of industry. While the Swimming River Reservoir provides a still, reflective surface that anchors the surrounding meadows, the influence of corporate innovation remains a defining thread in the regional story. This economic evolution has shaped the way the land is utilized, balancing the preservation of open spaces with the demands of a changing workforce. The history of the region is etched into the very soil, where the remnants of agricultural foundations meet the modern infrastructure of a bustling corridor.

Cultural life in Holmdel finds its expression in the intersection of intellectual heritage and a communal appreciation for the outdoors. The town is widely recognized as the site where Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson discovered the cosmic microwave background radiation, an achievement that forever linked the area to the history of the universe. This scientific prestige creates an atmosphere of understated rigor, reflected in the high standards of local schools and the quiet dedication of its citizens. Public gatherings often center around community spaces that celebrate the distinct, changing seasons, from the crisp chill of autumn to the humid intensity of summer. Even as the pace of life accelerates, Holmdel retains a sense of focus, held together by the collective memory of those who have contributed to its significant scientific narrative.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Holmdel Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 091° E
Cross Farm Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 111° E
Thompson Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 101° E
Colts Neck Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 257° W
Longstreet Farm Animals (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.6 mi, 001° N
Bell Theater at Bell Works (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 032° NE
Big Brook Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 199° S
Radio Astronomy (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 037° NE
The Jansky Monument (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 038° NE
Holmes Hendrickson House (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 004° N
Sunnyside Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 081° E
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 008° N
Marlboro Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 234° SW
Tatum Park (Local Park) — 3.1 mi, 044° NE
North American Phalanx (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 132° SE
Holmdel Horn Antenna (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 359° N
Swimming River Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 4.5 mi, 108° E
Tinton Falls (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 122° SE
Evil Clown of Middletown (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 054° NE
Two River Theatre Company (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 087° E
Keyport Historical Society (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 351° N
Allen House (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 103° E
Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 000° N
Monmouth Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 231° SW
Molly Pitcher's Well (Registered Battlefield) — 8.4 mi, 232° SW
Iplay America (Theme Park) — 8.9 mi, 215° SW
Oakley Farmhouse (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 225° SW
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 222° SW
Highlands Army Air Defense Command Bunker (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 072° E
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.2 mi, 063° NE · 47k acres

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