Mount Arlington New Jersey Map

About Mount Arlington, New Jersey

Mount Arlington is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,935. The population density is 1063.7 people per km². Mount Arlington is located at 40.9259°N, 74.6349°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Mount Arlington, a place where the hills of Morris County begin their slow, deliberate rise towards the more rugged reaches of the north, presents a landscape of verdant slopes and shadowed hollows. It lies 5.1 miles north-north-west of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 332°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-east of Mount Olive. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the older houses. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled hands towards the sky, punctuate the residential streets, casting intricate patterns of light and shade that shift with the turning of the sun. The land itself possesses a quiet dignity, a rolling terrain that hints at the glacial forces that once shaped it, now softened by the persistent work of seasons and growth. The history of Mount Arlington is intimately tied to the development of transportation and the allure of lakeside living, particularly with the presence of Lake Hopatcong, a vast, shimmering expanse that draws summer crowds and provides a tranquil backdrop for year-round residents. Once a more agricultural area, the advent of the railroad and the burgeoning popularity of the lake transformed Mount Arlington into a destination, a place where city dwellers sought respite. This legacy can still be felt in the older inns and the enduring charm of lakeside communities that have grown up around the water’s edge. The local economy, while diversified, still echoes this connection to recreation and the natural beauty of the region, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life that speaks of a community that values its setting.

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

Detailed location data for Mount Arlington includes the ZIP code (07856), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Mount Arlington Borough 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 Mount Arlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.