Lake Mohawk New Jersey Map
Lake Mohawk, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Mohawk, Sussex County.
Interactive Map of Lake Mohawk, New Jersey
| City | Lake Mohawk |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Sussex |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.018431 |
| Longitude | -74.660162 |
| Population | 9,508 |
| Density | 701.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Lake Mohawk Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Mohawk, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Mohawk is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lake Mohawk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
