Mount Tabor New Jersey Map

About Mount Tabor, New Jersey

Mount Tabor is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,184. The population density is 1663.5 people per km². Mount Tabor is located at 40.8717°N, 74.4759°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7878.

Mount Tabor rises from the undulating terrain of Morris County, a distinct elevation crowned with a dense canopy of oak, maple, and pine that whispers secrets on the breeze. It lies 6.0 miles east of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-north-west of Livingston. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a perfume unique to these wooded slopes. Paths, worn smooth by generations of feet, snake through the shadows, revealing glimpses of weathered stone foundations and the quiet persistence of nature reclaiming forgotten spaces. The very character of Mount Tabor is etched into the texture of its land, a place where the wildness of the forest presses close against the ordered lives of its inhabitants, creating a palpable sense of both seclusion and community. The history of Mount Tabor is intimately tied to its transformation from a summer retreat to a year-round sanctuary, a legacy evident in the charming Victorian cottages that still dot its landscape. Originally established as a Methodist campground, its founders envisioned a place of spiritual renewal, and that quietude still permeates the atmosphere, a gentle hum beneath the surface of daily life. While the grand assembly tents of yesteryear are gone, replaced by permanent homes, the communal spirit endures. The local economy, once reliant on the transient visitors seeking respite, now finds its footing in the surrounding regions, though Mount Tabor itself retains a distinct residential charm, a haven for those drawn to its distinctive blend of natural beauty and historical resonance.

About This Mount Tabor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Tabor, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.8717, -74.4759. 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 Tabor and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Mount Tabor includes the ZIP code (07950), telephone area code (908, 732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township 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 Tabor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.