Mount Olive New Jersey Map

About Mount Olive, New Jersey

Mount Olive is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 28,900. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Mount Olive is located at 40.8515°N, 74.7329°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7828.

Mount Olive unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and broad, open fields, a testament to its agricultural heritage. It lies 7.5 miles west of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 265°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west-south-west of Roxbury. The land here, etched by the slow work of glaciers, presents a gentle, undulating terrain that cradles pockets of dense woodland and meandering streams. Oak and maple trees, their leaves a shifting mosaic of greens and golds depending on the season, form natural canopies over quiet country lanes. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant pine, and the sky above Mount Olive is often a vast expanse, a canvas for the dramatic sweep of weather fronts that move across the region. Historically, Mount Olive was a place of farms and small hamlets, its economy rooted deeply in the fertile soil that sustained generations. The arrival of the railroads brought new life, facilitating the transport of produce to burgeoning urban markets and hinting at the industrial potential that would later emerge. Today, while agriculture still holds a presence, the character of Mount Olive is shaped by a more diverse economic tapestry, including light manufacturing and its role as a residential hub for commuters. The presence of historic stone farmhouses, their weathered facades whispering tales of past endeavors, stands in quiet contrast to the modern conveniences and businesses that now dot the landscape, creating a unique blend of the enduring and the evolving.

About This Mount Olive Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Olive, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.851488, -74.732941. 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 Olive and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Mount Olive includes the ZIP code (07836), telephone area code (732, 848), 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 Mount Olive is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.