Kinnelon New Jersey Map

About Kinnelon, New Jersey

Kinnelon is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,013. The population density is 213.4 people per km². Kinnelon is located at 41.0018°N, 74.3671°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Kinnelon rises from the embrace of rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of glaciation and softened by the persistent green of deciduous forests. It lies 7.1 miles north-west of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 318°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of West Milford. Here, the air often carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, indigo shadows across the terrain. The land itself is a study in contrasts, with the more developed neighborhoods giving way to expanses of woodland and the glimmering surfaces of its many lakes and reservoirs. This is a place where the contours of the earth dictate the flow of life, where winding roads follow the natural undulations and homes are often nestled into the gentle slopes, their rooftops peeking through the leafy canopies. The roots of Kinnelon run deep, stretching back to its agrarian past before the advent of more modern industries shaped its economic character. Once a significant hub for agricultural endeavors, the land still bears the subtle imprint of fields that have long since returned to meadow or forest, a quiet testament to generations of farmers. Today, the local economy is a blend, with residents commuting to larger employment centers, yet a distinct sense of self-reliance persists, fostered by a community that values its natural setting. The presence of numerous lakes and reservoirs, integral to the region's water supply, has also shaped recreational opportunities and a lifestyle attuned to the rhythms of the seasons, where the stillness of a winter morning on a frozen lake can be as profound as the buzz of activity along its shores in summer.

About This Kinnelon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kinnelon, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.001764, -74.367096. 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 Kinnelon and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Kinnelon includes the ZIP code (07405), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Kinnelon Borough School District). 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 Kinnelon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.