Explore Morris Plains, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains.
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 | Morris Plains |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Morris County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.838806 |
| Longitude | -74.474196 |
| Population | 6,153 |
| Density | 930.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 07950 |
| Area Code | 908 |
| County Seat | Morristown |
| School District | Morris Plains Borough School District |
Morris Plains occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon is defined by the subtle, persistent rise of Long Hill in the distance. It lies 1.7 miles north of Morristown, NJ (from Morristown, NJ: bearing 1°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-northwest of Livingston. The local topography remains marked by a gentle, inland terrestrial character, far removed from any coastal influence or salt-laden winds. To the north, the terrain slopes toward the North Branch Whippany River, providing a steady, rhythmic flow of water that shapes the local drainage. A short distance away, the stillness of Speedwell Lake offers a reflective quality to the landscape, particularly during the amber light of late afternoon. These features create a balanced environment, where the earth feels stable and grounded beneath the changing seasons.
Morris Plains emerged from its agrarian origins to become a vital intersection for regional transit and suburban development. The local economy shifted over the decades from early farming roots to a sophisticated hub supporting corporate headquarters and research facilities. These industries have long provided a steady pulse to the local workforce, blending professional ambition with the quietude of a residential setting. The historical evolution of the region reflects a transition from colonial-era land use to the modern, structured development that characterizes the present day. Even as commerce has modernized, the underlying commitment to a productive, industrious spirit remains a fixture of the local identity.
Cultural life in Morris Plains centers on a shared sense of community, anchored by the versatile facilities at the William G Mennen Sports Arena. Residents often gather here to observe the rhythm of the seasons, whether through organized sports or the simple, communal act of witnessing the ice freeze over. The proximity to the expansive Rockaway Valley adds a layer of natural depth to the local experience, inviting a contemplative appreciation for the surrounding geography. Notable figures such as the musician and performer Bill Evans have roots that connect to the broader cultural fabric of this region. Events throughout the year foster a consistent, unpretentious social atmosphere that defines the character of Morris Plains for those who reside here.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morris Plains, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.838806, -74.474196. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Morris Plains includes the ZIP code (07950), telephone area code (908), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Morris Plains Borough School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |