Little Falls New Jersey Map

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: 7424.

Little Falls, a place where the Passaic River still whispers its ancient stories, unfolds across a landscape shaped by water and stone. It lies 2.4 miles west-north-west of Clifton, NJ (from Clifton, NJ: bearing 287°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-north-east of Essex. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with steeper slopes giving way to gentler benches, all under a sky that often hangs a soft, hazy blue, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun’s rays slant through the deciduous trees, casting long, shifting shadows. The river itself, a vital artery, snakes through the heart of Little Falls, its banks a mix of rugged natural beauty and the more ordered lines of human habitation. Here, the air carries the damp scent of river mud and the fainter, sweeter perfume of blooming shrubs in season, a testament to the constant dialogue between the wild and the cultivated. The very name of Little Falls speaks to its defining feature, a series of cascades that once powered the nascent industries of this region. From its early days as a hub for milling and manufacturing, Little Falls has seen its economic fortunes ebb and flow, mirroring the currents of the Passaic. Evidence of its industrial past remains, ghosting the edges of modern life, while its present economy draws strength from a blend of commerce and the quiet hum of residential neighborhoods. The town retains a certain grounded character, a legacy of generations who worked the land and the water, fostering a sense of continuity that is palpable in its well-worn streets and the enduring traditions that still find a place in the rhythm of daily life.

About This Little Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Little Falls, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.868988, -74.208201. 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 Little Falls and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Little Falls includes the ZIP code (07424), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment. 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 Little Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.