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Little Falls New Jersey Map

Explore Little Falls, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Little Falls, New Jersey

How to Use This Little Falls, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Little Falls, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Little Falls.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Little Falls
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Passaic County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.868988
Longitude	-74.208201
Population	14,400
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07424
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Paterson

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About Little Falls, New Jersey

Little Falls is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 14,400. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Little Falls is located at 40.8690°N, 74.2082°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07424.

Little Falls displays a unique character defined by the rugged elevation of the First Watchung Mountain rising just three miles away. It lies 1.6 miles south-southwest of Woodland Park, NJ (from Woodland Park, NJ: bearing 206°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-northeast of Essex. The horizon holds the weight of these heights, casting long, softening shadows across the suburban streets as the afternoon light shifts toward dusk. Residents often walk the grounds of Inwood Park, a quiet expanse that offers a steady connection to the earth despite the proximity of modern transit. Further natural interest persists where the Third River carves its path only one mile from the residential core. Water remains a constant theme here, with the Cedar Grove Reservoir sitting directly within the borders to provide a calm, glassy stillness. Even though the Atlantic coast lies sixteen miles away, the air occasionally carries the faint, salt-tinged promise of the distant Wallington Reach.

Little Falls grew from a landscape defined by the power of water, which long ago dictated the movement of goods and the slow expansion of local industry. Early settlers recognized the utility of the nearby Passaic Falls, four miles away, which served as a focal point for the mechanical ingenuity of the region. Over generations, the economy transitioned from these early water-driven roots into a diverse mix of commercial enterprises and professional services that support a steady, working rhythm. The Preakness Valley, located four miles to the north, continues to influence the drainage and development patterns that have shaped the physical boundaries of the neighborhood. Today, the local economy benefits from the infrastructure built atop this historical foundation, maintaining a balance between past utility and contemporary enterprise. Commercial corridors remain busy with the movement of commuters and the hum of small businesses that define the daily cycle.

Cultural life in Little Falls finds expression in the quiet pride of its residents and the enduring presence of historic architecture that punctuates the streetscape. The community gathers for local events that reflect a neighborly temperament, often centering on the shared spaces that define the identity of Little Falls. Notable figures have emerged from this environment, including the esteemed musician Joe Walsh, whose artistic trajectory reflects the eclectic spirit of the region. Landmarks remain modest and grounded, serving as anchors for a population that values stability over outward display. The pace of life favors the deliberate, where the intersection of human activity and the natural surroundings creates an atmosphere of functional beauty. During the autumn months, the changing canopy provides a vibrant backdrop to the routine of school, work, and the simple act of living in a place that knows its own boundaries.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Erie Lackawanna (Private Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 322° NW
Mills Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 176° S
Montclair Township Wildlife Refuge (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 160° S
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 131° SE
Rifle Camp (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 056° NE
Colin McNeil (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 306° NW
Community Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 243° SW
Reservoir View (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 055° NE
Mountainside Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 177° S
John Arthur Nigra/Arthur Henry Nigra (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 313° NW
The Morris Canal/Time Capsule (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 313° NW
Elk Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 003° N
The Bellevue (Cinema) — 1.9 mi, 181° S
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 181° S
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 088° E
Hilltop Reservation (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 244° SW
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 301° NW
Fine Art Academy of Montclair (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 176° S
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 103° E
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 190° S
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 299° NW
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 146° SE
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 006° N
VanFossan Theater (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 173° S
Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 109° E
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 251° W
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 6.9 mi, 307° NW
Hitchcock field stadium (Stadium) — 6.9 mi, 090° E
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.5 mi, 230° SW · 16k acres

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