Magnolia New Jersey Map

About Magnolia, New Jersey

Magnolia is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. Magnolia is located at 39.5890°N, 74.7238°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Magnolia, a quiet settlement in Atlantic County, breathes with the salt-tinged air of the Jersey Shore, though its terrain leans more towards the pine barrens’ sandy embrace than the ocean’s immediate edge. It lies 8.8 miles east-south-east of Winslow, NJ (from Winslow, NJ: bearing 123°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-north-west of Atlantic. Here, the landscape is a gentle tapestry of scrub pines, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, interspersed with the occasional sturdy oak or the namesake magnolia trees, their waxy blossoms unfurling in the humid summer air. Low-lying areas give way to the winding paths of small creeks and tidal marshes, their brackish waters reflecting the vast, often cloud-dappled sky. The light here, especially as the day wanes, possesses a diffused softness, painting the sandy soil and the weathered shingles of homes in hues of rose and lavender. Originally an agricultural community, Magnolia's roots are firmly planted in the fertile, sandy loam that characterizes this part of the county, historically supporting truck farms and modest orchards. Its development, like many of its neighbors, was spurred by the expansion of rail lines, connecting its produce to burgeoning urban markets. While large-scale industry is not its hallmark, a resilient spirit of local enterprise persists, with small businesses and service providers forming the backbone of its economy, catering to the needs of its residents. The area retains a sense of close-knit community, where the pace of life is dictated by the ebb and flow of the seasons and the quiet rhythm of everyday routines, a distinct character forged from its rural beginnings and its proximity to the broader coastal attractions.

About This Magnolia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Magnolia, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.589006, -74.723772. 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 Magnolia and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Magnolia includes the ZIP code (08068), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment (Sterling High School 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 Magnolia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.