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Lacey New Jersey Map

Explore Lacey, 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 Lacey, New Jersey

How to Use This Lacey, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.872618
Longitude	-74.295144
Population	30,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08731
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Toms River

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About Lacey, New Jersey

Lacey is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 30,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Lacey is located at 39.8726°N, 74.2951°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08731.

Lacey defines a quiet expanse where the landscape shifts from sandy soil to the dense, dark greenery of the Pine Barrens. It lies 6.4 miles south of Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ (from Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ: bearing 188°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south of Ocean County. The Factory Branch winds through the terrain, its tea-colored waters carrying the silent history of the region toward the horizon. Two miles away, the elevation of Forked River Mountain breaks the flat horizon, serving as a landmark for those navigating the scrubby woods. Residents here live within the sprawling Forked River Mountain Macrosite, where the air often carries a crisp, pine-scented clarity that feels entirely distinct from the suburban density found elsewhere. Though the Atlantic Ocean lies eleven miles to the east, the atmosphere in Lacey remains grounded in the quiet, inland rhythm of the woods and wetlands.

Industry in Lacey has evolved from its early reliance on the natural resources of the surrounding barrens to a more modern, service-oriented economy. The proximity to the coast has long influenced the local labor market, drawing workers toward maritime trades and regional logistics. Historically, the land supported small-scale agriculture and timber harvesting, activities that left a faint, enduring mark on the local character. Today, the economy remains diverse, sustained by a mix of local businesses and a workforce that commutes to larger centers of employment. Even the calm waters of Mill Pond, located six miles away, reflect the legacy of water-powered mills that once anchored the early economy of the region.

Cultural life in Lacey is marked by a steady, understated pride and a deep connection to the outdoors. The Forked River Mountain Macrosite serves as a vital gathering space for those who appreciate the wilder, less groomed aspects of the local geography. Community identity is further shaped by the annual events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of belonging that persists despite the shifting tides of the modern world. While the region is not a hub for global celebrities, its quiet stability has provided a home for individuals who value privacy and the slow, deliberate passage of the seasons. The light at dusk here settles over the trees in long, amber ribbons, illuminating a place that is content to remain focused on its own immediate, authentic horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Forked River Mountain Macrosite (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 140° SE
Forked River Mountain Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 139° SE
Double Trouble State Park (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 013° N
Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 326° NW
Davenport Branch (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 332° NW
Bamber Lake Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 315° NW
Limited Practical Use Program (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 086° E
Forked River Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 112° E
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.1 mi, 327° NW
Ocean County Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 335° NW
Cedar Creek (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 077° E
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.7 mi, 128° SE · 130k acres
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.8 mi, 312° NW
Cedar Bridge Tavern County Historic Site (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 209° SW
USS Randolph Anchor (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 044° NE
Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 045° NE
Welcome to Ocean County (Public Artwork) — 8.1 mi, 039° NE
Stafford Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 11.8 mi, 177° S
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 12.3 mi, 170° S
Go-Karts (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 068° E
Massacre at Long Beach Island (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 132° SE
Historic Whitesbog Village (Attraction) — 12.9 mi, 298° NW
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 13.4 mi, 174° S
David Moore Monument (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 274° W
Main Street Gallery (Gallery) — 21.6 mi, 037° NE
National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 038° NE
Port Republic Wildlife Management Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 24.8 mi, 204° SW
Vintage Computer Federation Museum (Museum) — 24.9 mi, 030° NE
Veteran Wireless Operators Association (Museum) — 24.9 mi, 030° NE
World War Ii Military Miniatures And Artifact Museum Gallery (Museum) — 24.9 mi, 030° NE

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