Madison New Jersey Map

About Madison, New Jersey

Madison is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 16,447. The population density is 1474.3 people per km². Madison is located at 40.7598°N, 74.4171°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Madison unfolds across a landscape gently sculpted by the retreat of ancient glaciers, where rolling hills give way to the broader, more expansive vistas of the Passaic River valley. It lies 5.9 miles west-south-west of Livingston, NJ (from Livingston, NJ: bearing 245°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Essex. The air, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of distant mown hay and the damp earth near the water. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, cast long, dancing shadows across well-tended lawns and the occasional, grander estate that hints at a more affluent past. The rhythm of daily life here is one of quiet competence, a steady hum of activity that rarely erupts into frantic haste, suggesting a community comfortable in its own skin and content with the unfolding of its days. The history of Madison is interwoven with the burgeoning industrial spirit of the 19th century, an era that saw its transformation from a quieter agricultural center into a more dynamic hub. The railroad, a vital artery of commerce, arrived and spurred growth, drawing ambitious entrepreneurs and establishing the foundations of the local economy that, in time, would diversify to include a strong presence in research and development. Landmarks like the historic public library and the charming downtown shops, with their brightly painted awnings that catch the afternoon light like scattered jewels, stand as quiet testaments to this evolution. The proximity to the Passaic River, though not a bustling waterway today, once played a more significant role in the settlement’s early days, its presence shaping the very contours of the land and the aspirations of its founders.

About This Madison Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Madison, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Madison and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Madison includes the ZIP code (07940), telephone area code (908), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Madison 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 Madison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.