Lake Hiawatha New Jersey Map

About Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Lake Hiawatha is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,018. The population density is 3640.0 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: 38154.

Lake Hiawatha spreads its waters like a cool hand on the brow of Morris County, a placid expanse reflecting the shifting moods of the sky. It lies 6.2 miles west-south-west of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 242°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-west of Essex. The land immediately surrounding the lake is a gentle descent, a soft surrender of rolling terrain that gradually thickens into woodland. Here, the trees stand in quiet contemplation, their leaves a vibrant chorus of greens in the summer months, transitioning to fiery hues as autumn claims the season. The air, particularly in the liminal hours of dawn and dusk, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine needles, a palpable stillness that invites a slower breath. The history of Lake Hiawatha is interwoven with the industrial pulse that once thrummed through this region, a legacy that whispers from the remnants of its past. Though its name evokes a romantic, indigenous past, the development of Lake Hiawatha as a recreational area gained momentum in the 20th century, transforming it into a popular destination for those seeking respite from the urban sprawl. The local economy, now largely supported by the services catering to residents and day-trippers, retains a friendly, familiar character. Small businesses, their storefronts displaying a welcoming informality, line the accessible routes, offering a glimpse into the everyday rhythm of Lake Hiawatha. The presence of the lake itself, a constant, serene presence, shapes the very essence of life here, a watery heart that beats with a steady, unhurried tempo.

About This Lake Hiawatha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.882599, -74.38154. 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 Lake Hiawatha and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Lake Hiawatha includes the ZIP code (07034), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township 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 Lake Hiawatha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.