Lake Mohawk New Jersey Map

About Lake Mohawk, New Jersey

Lake Mohawk is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,508. The population density is 701.1 people per km². Lake Mohawk is located at 41.0184°N, 74.6602°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Lake Mohawk shimmers under a sky that often leans towards the cerulean, its surface a placid mirror reflecting the surrounding hills. It lies 11.5 miles north-north-west of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 341°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-west of Sparta. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a landscape shaped by glacial history, where dense woodlands of oak and pine give way to manicured lawns and the distinctive, Dutch Colonial architecture of the lakefront homes. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of sun-warmed pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the pathways and the weathered wood of the docks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting mosaics of gold on the forest floor, a fleeting beauty that marks the slow passage of hours. This planned community, born from the vision of its founders in the early 20th century, has cultivated a unique character, a blend of leisure and quiet industry. The lake itself, a man-made marvel, is the undeniable heart of Lake Mohawk, its waters a playground for swimmers, boaters, and fishermen, its shores lined with beaches that hum with the murmur of summer days. The local economy, once more deeply tied to the agricultural rhythms of Sussex County, now finds its pulse in the services that support this vibrant residential and recreational enclave. Distinctive stone bridges arch gracefully over inlets, their sturdy forms hinting at an enduring craftsmanship that speaks of a time when permanence was a paramount concern.

About This Lake Mohawk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Mohawk, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.018431, -74.660162. 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 Mohawk and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Lake Mohawk includes the ZIP code (07871), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Sussex County (Newton), and school district assignment (Sparta 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 Mohawk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.