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Matawan New Jersey Map

Explore Matawan, 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 Matawan, New Jersey

How to Use This Matawan, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.41483
Longitude	-74.229589
Population	9,565
Density	1629.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07747
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold
School District	Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

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About Matawan, New Jersey

Matawan is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,565. The population density is 1629.8 people per km². Matawan is located at 40.4148°N, 74.2296°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Matawan is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07747.

Matawan presents a landscape defined by the quiet, persistent flow of the Matawan Creek as it carves a path toward the distant Atlantic Ocean. The terrain surrounding Matawan unfolds as a series of gentle slopes that eventually rise toward the Mount Pleasant Hills, which sharpen the horizon three miles away. Lake Matawan provides a tranquil mirror for the changing sky, its surface often catching the amber light of late afternoon. Residents frequently gather in the open spaces of Matawan Borough Park, where the air holds the cooling influence of the coastal climate. Even here, twelve miles from the salt spray of the shore, one senses the vast, shifting presence of the Atlantic Ocean in the humidity of the evening breeze.

Matawan grew from a modest intersection of trade and transit, evolving through centuries of agricultural and industrial shifts. Early settlers recognized the value of the local waterways for moving timber and produce, establishing a commerce that relied on the steady pulse of the creek. As the regional economy modernized, Matawan transitioned from its agrarian roots into a suburban center that maintains a steady, industrious pace. Small businesses and professional services now anchor the local economy, supporting a population that values both historical continuity and contemporary convenience. The labor that once shaped the surrounding fields has given way to a sophisticated network of commerce, yet the spirit of local enterprise remains a core aspect of the neighborhood identity.

Cultural life in Matawan reflects a blend of quiet tradition and the diverse energies of the modern northeast. The town honors its past through the preservation of local landmarks that stand as reminders of earlier generations who walked these same paths. Annual community events bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of shared purpose that defines the local character. While many residents enjoy the peace of their surroundings, they remain connected to the broader cultural currents of the region. Notable figures such as the author Stephen Crane once spent time in the vicinity, leaving a faint but enduring mark on the literary heritage of the area. Life in Matawan moves with a deliberate, grounded rhythm, shaped by the intersection of land, water, and the enduring legacy of those who have made it their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

World War I Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 025° NE
Historic Public School Bell (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 198° S
Aberdeen Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 183° S
Municipal Open Space (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 177° S
Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 022° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 055° NE
Henry Hudson Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 058° NE
Lake Lefferts (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 239° SW
Cheesequake State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 316° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 040° NE
Keyport Historical Society (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 043° NE
Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 053° NE
Scenic View - Tidal Creeks (Viewpoint) — 2.8 mi, 307° NW
Holmdel Horn Antenna (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 125° SE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 122° SE
Holmes Hendrickson House (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 139° SE
Longstreet Farm Animals (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.0 mi, 143° SE
Raritan Rocket (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 079° E
Bell Theater at Bell Works (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 137° SE
Fowler's Theatre (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 068° E
The South Pole (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 349° N
Aakawaxung Munahanung (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 349° N
Pellman Cottage (Historic Ruins) — 6.6 mi, 003° N
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 005° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 9.1 mi, 033° NE · 47k acres
SMB Studio & Art Lessons (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 020° N
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 004° N
Monmouth Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 201° S
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 298° NW

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