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Manville New Jersey Map

Explore Manville, 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 Manville, New Jersey

How to Use This Manville, New Jersey Map

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

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	Manville
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Somerset County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.540937
Longitude	-74.587657
Population	10,953
Density	1791.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08835
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Manville Borough School District

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About Manville, New Jersey

Manville is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,953. The population density is 1791.2 people per km². Manville is located at 40.5409°N, 74.5877°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Manville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08835.

Manville occupies a flat, inland stretch of terrain defined by the quiet passage of the Royce Brook as it weaves through the local landscape. It lies 2.6 miles south-southeast of Somerville, NJ (from Somerville, NJ: bearing 153°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Edison. The Royce Brook serves as a constant, rhythmic presence that shapes the low-lying plains surrounding Manville, while the distant, hazy blue of the Middlebrook Heights provides a steady anchor on the horizon. Residents often find respite in the green expanse of Memorial Park, which serves as a central gathering point for the neighborhood. Beyond the immediate developed blocks, the natural world asserts itself in the silent density of Mettlers Woods, located a short distance away. During the golden hour, the light catches the surface of Spooky Brook Pond, casting long, soft shadows across the nearby fields. To the west, the geological formation known as Chimney Rock Gorge offers a rugged contrast to the otherwise gentle, level topography of the region.

Manville grew from a foundation of industrial labor, with its economic identity historically forged by the presence of large-scale manufacturing and rail infrastructure. For generations, the hum of machinery and the movement of freight defined the daily pulse of the streets, attracting a diverse workforce that built the town from the ground up. This legacy of hard work remains a quiet, persistent current in the way the local economy functions today, balancing its industrial heritage with modern professional development. While the landscape has shifted over the decades, the pride of the working class remains a visible fiber in the social fabric of Manville. The transition from heavy industry to a more varied commercial base has allowed the area to maintain its gritty, authentic character while adapting to the needs of a contemporary workforce.

The cultural identity of Manville is a reflection of the varied ethnic heritages that arrived seeking opportunity and stayed to form a tight-knit, resilient society. Annual gatherings and community festivals often center on the local parks, where the spirit of the residents is most apparent in shared meals and collective celebrations. While the town remains unassuming, it has occasionally served as a setting for those who shaped the wider cultural landscape, including the notable contributions of individuals like the musician Steve Lukather, who spent his formative years in this region. Landmarks such as the local memorial sites offer a place for reflection, grounding the community in a sense of shared history and mutual support. Everyday life here moves at a deliberate, steady pace, defined by the familiar interactions of neighbors who have long roots in the soil. Manville continues to be a place where the simple, honest beauty of a sunset over the plains is as significant as any grand monument.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 142° SE
Raritan River Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 122° SE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 185° S
Torpey Athletic Complex (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 342° N
Papawick Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 230° SW
Somerset County Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 312° NW
Farnese Bull Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 287° W
Rezem Property (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 182° S
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 306° NW
Veteran's War Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 072° E
Raritan Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 302° NW
John Basilone Statue (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 301° NW
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 064° NE
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 155° SE
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 mi, 145° SE
John Sanford Farmland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 mi, 276° W
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 002° N
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 100° E
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 051° NE
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 111° E
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 098° E
Sieminski Theater (Theatre) — 8.0 mi, 002° N
Livingston Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 098° E
Stress Factory Comedy Club (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 112° E
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.7 mi, 020° N · 16k acres
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 100° E
Readington Museum (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 294° NW
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.8 mi, 027° NE · 3,611 acres

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