Milton New Jersey Map

About Milton, New Jersey

Milton is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Milton is located at 41.0215°N, 74.5357°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7438.

Milton rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of oak and maple, gently descend towards the meandering Rockaway Creek. It lies 11.5 miles north-north-east of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 14°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of Rockaway. The air here, particularly in the soft light of late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile soil and the proximity of woodlands that stretch towards the horizon. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic peaks, offers glimpses of weathered stone foundations peeking through the undergrowth, hints of lives lived and structures long since surrendered to the embrace of nature. Even the quiet hum of traffic on its main thoroughfares seems muted, absorbed by the verdant surroundings, lending Milton a peaceful, almost contemplative character. The history of Milton is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of its fertile valleys and the industry that once harnessed the power of its waterways. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of sustenance, established farms that continue to dot the surrounding countryside, their fields a patchwork of cultivated hues under the expansive New Jersey sky. The Rockaway Creek, though now a tranquil presence, once powered mills and shaped the early economy of Milton, its waters a vital artery for commerce and community life. While the grand industrial edifices are largely gone, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture of older buildings and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency that permeates the local character, a quiet resilience forged over generations.

About This Milton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Milton, 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 Milton and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Milton includes the ZIP code (07438), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment. 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 Milton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.