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Lower New Jersey Map

Explore Lower, 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 Lower, New Jersey

How to Use This Lower, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lower, 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 Lower.

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	Lower
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Cape May County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.966567
Longitude	-74.914569
Population	22,700
Density	180.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08204
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Middle Township

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About Lower, New Jersey

Lower is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,700. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Lower is located at 38.9666°N, 74.9146°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08204.

Lower claims its identity through the persistent movement of the Bradley Run, which carves a quiet path through the landscape toward the nearby Atlantic Ocean. It lies 9.8 miles south-southwest of Middle, NJ (from Middle, NJ: bearing 212°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south-southeast of Villas. The topography of Lower remains defined by the saline influence of the tides, which pull at the edges of the marshland just two miles from the open coastline. Beyond the immediate meadows, the horizon occasionally holds the faint, distant suggestion of the Cabin Ridge, though the land here favors a flatter, more yielding posture. Residents often find solace in the proximity of the Cape Island Wildlife Management Area, where the shifting light of dusk illuminates the native grasses. Farther inland, the waters of Daveys Lake provide a still contrast to the restless motion of the saltwater channels, while the Post Creek Basin anchors the broader geography of the region.

Lower grew from a history deeply tethered to the maritime rhythms of the coast and the seasonal yield of the soil. The local economy maintains a steady reliance on the Atlantic Ocean, supporting industries that range from commercial fishing to the service needs of a population that appreciates the seasonal ebb and flow of tourism. Agricultural traditions persist in the surrounding fields, providing a quiet, working-class resilience that informs the character of the neighborhood. The proximity of Cedar Island serves as a persistent reminder of the area’s nautical heritage, influencing the way residents organize their daily labor and commerce. This balance between the land and the sea creates a distinct pace, where the industrious nature of the workers is matched only by the patience required to live alongside such dynamic water.

Lower fosters a cultural character that mirrors the open, unpretentious spirit of its coastal environment. The Cape Island Wildlife Management Area stands as a primary landmark for those who value the preservation of the salt marshes, drawing observers who appreciate the stark beauty of the natural world. Life in Lower moves with a certain deliberate quality, where the influence of the Atlantic Ocean dictates the seasonal moods and the texture of local conversation. While many who call the region home prefer a life of relative anonymity, the area has hosted individuals of note, such as the accomplished author and journalist Gay Talese, who found inspiration in the specific atmosphere of this peninsula. Community events often center on the shared appreciation of the landscape, reflecting a collective desire to maintain a connection to the geography that defines their daily experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cape Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 063° NE
Cape May Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.9 mi, 133° SE
Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 085° E
Spicers Creek Boat Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 158° S
Cape Island Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 193° S
Cape May Corridor Macrosite (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 193° S
Bennetts Crossing (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 035° NE
Patrolman David C. Douglass, Sr. Memorial Grave (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 307° NW
Ice Cream Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 304° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 142° SE
Coast Guard 44' Motor Life Boat (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 133° SE
Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 191° S
Thomas Kinkade Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 189° S
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.3 mi, 109° E · 38k acres
Cape May City Beach or Boardwalk (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 165° S
Cape May Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 192° S
Cape May Point State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 307° NW
Cape May Wetlands State Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.8 mi, 221° SW
Marsh Trail Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 105° E
Concrete Ship (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 243° SW
Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 087° E
Frank's Rio Stadium Theater (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 030° NE
Franks Rio Grande (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 030° NE
Royal Flush Fishing (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 072° E
Big Blue Cruiser Whale Watcher (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 073° E
Seaport Aquarium (Aquarium) — 5.8 mi, 076° E
The Sperlak Gallery and Sculpture Gardens (Gallery) — 13.6 mi, 016° N
Fort Miles Interpretive Site (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 216° SW
Clear Space Theatre Company (Theatre) — 19.4 mi, 207° SW
Anna Hazzard Museum (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 208° SW

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