Lincoln Park New Jersey Map

About Lincoln Park, New Jersey

Lincoln Park is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,957. The population density is 657.9 people per km². Lincoln Park is located at 40.9243°N, 74.3021°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Lincoln Park unfolds across rolling terrain, a place where the Pequannock River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, bisects the landscape, its banks often fringed with the soft, persistent green of summer foliage. It lies 1.3 miles west of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-west of Essex. The land here is a gentle swell, not dramatic peaks but the steady, ancient rise and fall of glacial deposits, softened by centuries of growth. Mature trees, oak and maple predominantly, cast dappled shadows across winding residential streets, their branches reaching out like benevolent arms, suggesting a quiet, enduring presence. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, illuminating the weathered clapboard of older homes and catching the dust motes dancing in the air, a stillness that feels both peaceful and profound. The history of Lincoln Park is deeply entwined with the very waters that define it, its early days shaped by the agricultural potential of the fertile river valley and later, the burgeoning industrial needs of a growing region. The presence of the Pequannock River not only provided power for early mills but also became a vital resource for the development of nearby reservoirs, a testament to the ingenuity of those who harnessed its flow. Though the agricultural roots remain visible in the occasional farm stand or open field, the economic character of Lincoln Park has shifted, its residents now primarily commuting to broader employment centers, yet a distinct sense of local pride persists, fostered by community events and the shared experience of living in a place that holds its past with a quiet dignity.

About This Lincoln Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lincoln Park, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.924265, -74.302093. 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 Lincoln Park and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Lincoln Park includes the ZIP code (08005), telephone area code (908, 201, 551), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Lincoln Park Borough 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 Lincoln Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.