Landing New Jersey Map

About Landing, New Jersey

Landing is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,737. The population density is 814.1 people per km². Landing is located at 40.9051°N, 74.6652°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Landing is a quiet corner of Morris County where the land gently rolls, a prelude to the more rugged highlands that lie to the west. It lies 5.0 miles north-west of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 308°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-east of Mount Olive. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faintest hint of pine, a testament to the surrounding woodlands that soften the edges of human endeavor. Fields, often edged with the unruly grace of wild blackberry brambles, stretch towards the horizon, their surfaces catching the shifting light of the day – a pale gold under the midday sun, deepening to a warm amber as evening approaches. The character of Landing is one of understated endurance, a place where the seasons are observed with a quiet respect, and the pace of life is measured by the turning of the earth and the steady flow of the nearby waterways. The history of Landing is intertwined with the arteries of transportation that once pulsed through this part of New Jersey, a legacy still visible in the remnants of old canals and the enduring presence of the railroad. For generations, the local economy was shaped by the bounty of the land and the ingenuity of its people, with farming providing sustenance and a sense of shared purpose. While the agricultural roots remain, the character of Landing has broadened, embracing a more diversified economic base that includes small businesses and commutes to larger centers. The nearby lakes, reflecting the broad New Jersey sky, offer a different kind of natural draw, a place for quiet contemplation or the simple joy of a summer afternoon. It is a place that remembers its past without being defined by it, a living testament to the enduring spirit of community.

About This Landing Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Landing, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.905099, -74.665162. 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 Landing and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Landing includes the ZIP code (07850), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Roxbury 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 Landing is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.