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Mount Olive New Jersey Map

Explore Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, New Jersey

How to Use This Mount Olive, New Jersey Map

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

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	Mount Olive
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Morris County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.851488
Longitude	-74.732941
Population	28,900
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07836
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Morristown

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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: 07836.

Mount Olive occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of Turkey Brook as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 1.4 miles south of Budd Lake, NJ (from Budd Lake, NJ: bearing 178°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Randolph. Budd Lake sits a mere mile away, its reflective surface acting as a quiet anchor for the surrounding woods and meadows. To the northwest, the Kittatinny Mountains rise on the horizon, casting long, blue-tinted shadows during the golden hour of late afternoon. The land here holds a subtle, rugged character, distinct from the flatter plains found further south, with the nearby Mount Olive Township Conservation Area preserving the integrity of the natural woodlots. Even the light here, filtered through the canopy and across the open fields, possesses a particular, crisp clarity that marks the transition into the higher elevation of the northern region.

Mount Olive emerged from early agricultural roots, gradually shifting its focus as the regional economy evolved toward modern commercial and industrial enterprise. The proximity to German Valley provided a historical corridor for early settlers, whose influence remains etched in the quiet persistence of the local road layouts and property boundaries. Today, the economy sustains a diverse mix of light manufacturing, logistics, and office parks that take advantage of the strategic inland position. The steady movement of goods and labor through the vicinity reflects a pragmatic, industrious spirit that has persisted since the days when farming dominated the soil. This economic vitality balances the quiet residential life, ensuring that the daily rhythm of the workforce remains tethered to the physical reality of the land.

Cultural life in Mount Olive centers on the preservation of local heritage and the shared experience of its residents in the Mount Olive Township Conservation Area. While the area is not defined by the presence of grand, world-famous monuments, the community finds character in its regional schools and the seasonal gatherings that define the calendar. The proximity to the distant, rushing water of Pottersville Falls offers a brief retreat for those seeking the sensory experience of moving currents, while the darker, deeper growth of Jenny Jump State Forest provides a wilder, more ancient counterpoint to the suburban stretches. Famous individuals, such as the actor James Marsters, have roots that connect back to the local environment, adding a layer of recognition to the regional identity. Residents often move through their days with a steady, unpretentious focus, valuing the particular blend of accessibility and seclusion that defines the life of Mount Olive.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mount Olive Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 347° N
South Branch Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 294° NW
War Dog Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 018° N
War Horse Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 018° N
Warrior Obelisk (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 017° N
Municipal Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 310° NW
Allamuchy Mountain State Park (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 343° N
Budd Lake Bog Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 310° NW
South Branch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 167° S
Connelly Avenue (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 013° N
Drakestown Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 199° S
Veterans Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 085° E
Flanders Valley Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 118° SE
Stephens State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 287° W
Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 310° NW
Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 310° NW
Scenic Overlook - Pond (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 310° NW
Sussex Branch Trail (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 001° N
Orange M&M (Public Artwork) — 4.9 mi, 280° W
David and Carol Lackland Center (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 266° W
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 251° W
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.3 mi, 078° E
Longo Planetarium (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 087° E
13th Hour Haunted House (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 064° NE
Legend Rock (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 110° E
Peapack Gallery Paintings (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 158° S
Pequest Trout Hatchery (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 265° W
Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.3 mi, 322° NW
Legend of Jenny Jump (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 286° W
Hope Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 289° W

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