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Lake Hiawatha New Jersey Map

Explore Lake Hiawatha, 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 Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

How to Use This Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey Map

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

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	Lake Hiawatha
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Morris County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.882599
Longitude	-74.38154
Population	10,194
Density	3565.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07034
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Morristown
School District	Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

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About Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Lake Hiawatha is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,194. The population density is 3565.1 people per km². Lake Hiawatha is located at 40.8826°N, 74.3815°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07034.

Lake Hiawatha emerges from the landscape as a quiet intersection of suburban life and the persistent flow of water. It lies 2.2 miles south of Montville, NJ (from Montville, NJ: bearing 177°T), and is situated 8.6 miles northwest of Essex. The Rockaway River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its currents providing a steady, rhythmic presence that defines the local topography. Beyond the immediate banks, the land stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain, which anchors the horizon in a soft, gray clarity. Residents often find themselves observing the shifting light as it catches the surface of Lake Hiawatha, a small but essential feature that gives the area its name and character. The 67 Hiawatha Drive serves as a local point of connection, offering a space where the movement of the day slows into a more deliberate pace.

Development in Lake Hiawatha reflects a steady transformation from rural roots into a refined residential enclave that favors the quiet efficiency of modern commerce. Local industry remains deeply tied to the broader economic currents of the region, where professional services and small-scale enterprise support a stable, working-class dignity. The historical progression of these streets mirrors the expansion of the wider valley, moving from sparse, agrarian settlement into the organized density of the present day. Careful stewardship of the land has ensured that, even as the economy shifts, the essential fiber of the neighborhood remains intact. Every morning, the local rhythm establishes a pattern of movement that flows outward, tracing the same corridors that have facilitated growth for generations.

Cultural identity in Lake Hiawatha is defined by a modest, community-focused spirit that prioritizes the comfort of familiar streets and shared spaces. While the area avoids the clamor of major tourist destinations, it maintains a unique resonance through the participation of its residents in seasonal events and school-centered traditions. The proximity to the Rockaway Valley allows for a sense of regional belonging, grounding the locality in a broader, meaningful context without sacrificing its individual autonomy. Prominent figures like the late television personality and actor Joe Franklin found a connection to this corner of the state, lending a touch of historical notoriety to the local narrative. The quietude of an evening spent near the water remains a common, understated pleasure for those who call Lake Hiawatha their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Water Body (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 046° NE
Volunteers Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 168° S
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 276° W
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 116° SE
Knoll Park and Country Club (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 347° N
Parsippany Play House (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 012° N
Rockaway River (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 338° N
Community Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 045° NE
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 141° SE
Courage and Compassion (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 210° SW
Troy Meadows Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 170° S
Washington Street Bridge (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 300° NW
Construction of the Dam (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 300° NW
Jersey City Water Works (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 300° NW
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 099° E
Broadfoot and Broadfoot (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 315° NW
Boonton Iron Works Blast Furnace Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 313° NW
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 026° NE
Great Piece Meadows (State Park) — 2.9 mi, 113° SE
Wildlife Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 355° N
"limestone" Quarry (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 005° N
Stone Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 003° N
Bear Rock (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 355° N
Tripod Rock (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 358° N
Whale Head Rock (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 359° N
Imagine That!!! (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 176° S
Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 6.5 mi, 061° NE
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 087° E
Bickford Theater (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 210° SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.2 mi, 194° S · 16k acres

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