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Irvington New Jersey Map

Explore Irvington, 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 Irvington, New Jersey

How to Use This Irvington, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.732324
Longitude	-74.234868
Population	54,000
Density	8500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07111
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark

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About Irvington, New Jersey

Irvington is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 54,000. The population density is 8500.0 people per km². Irvington is located at 40.7323°N, 74.2349°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07111.

Irvington maintains a distinctive presence within the landscape, defined largely by the steady movement of the Elizabeth River as it traces a path through the terrain. It lies 1.8 miles southeast of South Orange, NJ (from South Orange, NJ: bearing 130°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Bergen. The local geography is marked by a compact, urban density that belies the proximity of natural features, such as the distant, hazy silhouette of First Watchung Mountain visible against the western horizon. Residents often find respite at the Orange Avenue Playground, a vital green space that serves as a focal point for the neighborhood’s daily rhythm. Though the air carries the subtle, salt-tinged influence of the Atlantic, the land itself remains firmly grounded, separated by fourteen miles from the tidal currents of Wallabout Channel and the shifting waters that characterize the wider region.

Settlement in Irvington began as a modest agricultural venture, evolving slowly as the surrounding corridors of trade and transit expanded in the nineteenth century. Early inhabitants recognized the utility of the land’s position, gradually shifting from rural cultivation to the establishment of permanent infrastructure that would support a growing population. Over the decades, Irvington transitioned into a hub of activity, reflecting the industrial shifts of the broader state while maintaining its own unique trajectory. The architecture of the older streets offers a quiet testimony to this evolution, where the sturdy brickwork of early commercial buildings stands in contrast to the persistent, forward-looking nature of the local expansion.

Economic life in Irvington is sustained by a diverse array of small-scale industries and local enterprises that keep the wheels of the municipality turning with efficiency. While the area does not house major universities, the proximity to larger educational institutions in the neighboring urban centers provides a steady influx of students and professional talent. Infrastructure remains a priority, with roads and transit connections threading through the grid to link the local workforce to the wider regional economy. The nearby Morris Canal Basin serves as a reminder of the historical importance of water-borne commerce, though today the focus has shifted toward service-oriented businesses and the maintenance of essential public utilities that ensure the smooth operation of daily life.

Culture in Irvington finds expression in the vibrant daily interactions of its residents and the various community-led festivals that mark the changing seasons. While professional sports teams are largely centered in the nearby metropolitan stadiums, the spirit of competition thrives in local recreation, often centered around community fields and the accessible shores of Weequahic Lake. The natural beauty of the area is punctuated by the presence of Maple Falls, a site that offers a momentary, melodic escape from the hum of traffic and urban activity. Among the figures who have emerged from this environment, individuals such as the legendary singer Queen Latifah have helped to bring a measure of recognition to the local character, grounding the identity of Irvington in a heritage of creative ambition and resilient, working-class pride.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ivy Hill Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 306° NW
Maplewood Community Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 245° SW
Chris Gatling Center Playground (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 183° S
Bow Tie Cinemas South Orange (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 305° NW
Elizabeth River Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 200° S
Maplewood Theaters (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 268° W
Tenth Muse Gallery (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 267° W
South Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 292° W
Bramhall Terrace (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 284° W
Rosa Parks (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 082° E
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 084° E
Morris Canal Lock 16 East (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 075° E
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 096° E
Prudential Concert Grove (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 058° NE
Big Cat Country (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 317° NW
Birds of Prey (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 317° NW
Australian Outback (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 315° NW
Amazing Asia (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 315° NW
Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 077° E
Paul Robeson Galleries (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 080° E
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 080° E
Newark ArtSpace (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 071° E
Center Stage Gallery (Arts Centre) — 5.3 mi, 014° N
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 8.4 mi, 324° NW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.5 mi, 266° W · 16k acres
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3 (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.6 mi, 270° W · 34 acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.7 mi, 268° W · 3,611 acres
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 10.2 mi, 107° E · 69 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 12.9 mi, 148° SE · 47k acres

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