Netcong New Jersey Map

About Netcong, New Jersey

Netcong is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,659. The population density is 1644.3 people per km². Netcong is located at 40.8990°N, 74.7066°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Netcong unfolds with a quiet grace, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment. It lies 3.6 miles north-north-east of Mount Olive, NJ (from Mount Olive, NJ: bearing 23°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-north-west of Randolph. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, a rolling landscape that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it, culminating in the broad, unhurried flow of the Musconetcong River. This waterway, a silver ribbon of life, defines the very character of Netcong, its banks often fringed with the stoic green of mature trees and the occasional wild burst of late-summer wildflowers. The air, especially in the fading light of day, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and distant mown fields, a palpable reminder of the surrounding countryside. The history of Netcong is intimately tied to the industry that once pulsed through its heart, particularly the railroads that crisscrossed this strategic point, connecting distant markets and forging a vital link in the region's commerce. Evidence of this past lingers in the very bones of the place, in the enduring infrastructure and the memory of bustling depots. Today, the local economy, while diversified, still benefits from its advantageous position, a crossroads where commerce and daily life intermingle. The river, beyond its historical significance, offers a tranquil counterpoint to the town's ongoing narrative, a place for quiet contemplation or the simple joy of watching the water glide by.

About This Netcong Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Netcong includes the ZIP code (07857), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Lenape Valley Regional 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 Netcong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.