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Jackson New Jersey Map

Explore Jackson, 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 Jackson, New Jersey

How to Use This Jackson, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.776505
Longitude	-74.862385
Population	57,000
Density	320.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	08004, 08527
Area Code	856, 609, 640
County Seat	Camden

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About Jackson, New Jersey

Jackson is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 57,000. The population density is 320.0 people per km². Jackson is located at 39.7765°N, 74.8624°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 08004, 08527.

Jackson encompasses a vast, sprawling landscape characterized by sandy soil and dense woodland that stretches toward the horizon. It lies 1.7 miles east-northeast of Waterford, NJ (from Waterford, NJ: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Washington Gloucester County. The terrain of Jackson is defined by its inland position, where the ground rises into subtle, sandy elevations that eventually give way to the distant shadows of Sandy Ridge. The local atmosphere is defined by the proximity of the Camden County Preserve, which offers a sanctuary of quiet underbrush and pine-scented air. Nearby, the waters of the Mullica River trace a slow, deliberate path through the earth, while the still surface of Atco Lake reflects the heavy, golden light that settles over the fields during the late afternoon.

Jackson possesses a heritage rooted in the early agrarian efforts of settlers who cleared the dense timber to establish homesteads on the resilient, sandy plains. Over the decades, Jackson evolved from a collection of scattered farms and small milling operations into a significant presence in the region. The expansion of road networks and the gradual transition toward suburban development altered the physical character of the land, yet the legacy of those early, industrious families remains visible in the street names and the enduring layout of the older districts. The history of Jackson is a quiet narrative of adaptation, moving from the labor of the soil to the complexities of modern, integrated living.

Economic life in Jackson relies upon a diverse mix of small-scale industry, commercial services, and the daily commute of residents toward larger metropolitan centers. While Jackson does not house major universities, the proximity to regional educational hubs ensures that the workforce remains connected to broader professional opportunities. Infrastructure projects have been carefully managed to balance the needs of expanding residential developments with the preservation of the surrounding woodland. The economy of Jackson thrives on this balance, maintaining a steady pace of growth that supports local businesses and keeps the community functional without sacrificing the open, quiet character of the surrounding inland plains.

Culture in Jackson finds its expression in the high school sports programs that draw families to the bleachers on crisp Friday nights, fostering a deep sense of local loyalty. Residents often gather for seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest and the changing leaves of the nearby Wharton State Forest, creating a rhythm of life that feels distinctly tied to the local climate. While Jackson is not known for grand architectural monuments, the genuine beauty of the area is found in the simple, unadorned vistas of the pine woods and the slow movement of local creeks. The spirit of Jackson is quiet and resilient, reflecting a community that values its connection to the land and the steady, unsung work of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Camden County Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 004° N
Dimeglio (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 110° E
Rancocas Land Conservation Group Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 348° N
Marlton Lakes (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 341° N
Wharton State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 154° SE
Thomas Richards Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 120° SE
Evesham Township Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 347° N
Limited Practical Use Program (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 003° N
Aqua Shot (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 308° NW
Tire Pully (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 309° NW
Tractor Pull (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 309° NW
Original Abbie Studios (Arts Centre) — 8.7 mi, 014° N
Medford Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 014° N
Christopher Columbus Memorial (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 162° S
Top Deck Games (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 313° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 326° NW
Haddonfield Plays and Players (Theatre) — 11.5 mi, 310° NW
Investors Bank Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 258° W
CoCo Key Water Resort (Theme Park) — 12.1 mi, 334° NW
Welcome to Historic Haddonfield (Monument) — 12.2 mi, 313° NW

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