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Newton New Jersey Map

Explore Newton, 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 Newton, New Jersey

How to Use This Newton, New Jersey Map

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

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	Newton
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Sussex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.058153
Longitude	-74.752665
Population	8,374
Density	962.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07860
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Newton
School District	Newton Town School District

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About Newton, New Jersey

Newton is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,374. The population density is 962.3 people per km². Newton is located at 41.0582°N, 74.7527°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07860.

Newton occupies a landscape shaped by the persistent movement of the Paulins Kill as it winds through the quiet terrain. It lies 6.2 miles west-northwest of Sparta, NJ (from Sparta, NJ: bearing 286°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northwest of Hopatcong. The surrounding geography remains defined by the presence of Sussex County Park, which provides a green anchor for the immediate environment. To the west, the Kittatinny Mountains rise on the horizon, casting long, contemplative shadows across the afternoon fields. Hortons Pond sits nearby, its surface often catching the muted, silver light of an overcast day before the clouds break. Beyond the town, the expanse of Germany Flats offers a wide, open basin that contrasts with the denser woodland of Stokes State Forest located just a few miles away.

Newton grew from early agricultural roots into a regional hub where the commerce of the surrounding countryside once concentrated. Local industry transitioned over time from agrarian supply and milling to a diverse array of professional and retail services that support the modern economy. Merchants and craftsmen established the foundational character of the streets, creating a persistent rhythm of trade that continues to define the daily experience. The town maintains a measured pace, reflecting a shift from the labor-intensive production of the past to the more administrative and service-oriented work of the present. This economic evolution mirrors the broader trajectory of the region, where the influence of the earth remains a quiet, underlying factor in how people organize their lives.

Cultural life in Newton centers on the historic architecture of the downtown district, where the brick and stone facades suggest a permanence born of decades of local governance and social gathering. The Sussex County Fairgrounds serve as a focal point for seasonal events, drawing residents together to mark the passing of the year through tradition and public celebration. Among those who have walked these streets, the poet and scholar Robert Frost is famously associated with the broader regional history, having lived in the area during his formative years. The local atmosphere favors a deliberate, steady engagement with one’s neighbors, far removed from the frantic motion of more urban centers. Throughout the changing seasons, the enduring quality of the architecture and the quietude of the surrounding hills grant Newton a distinct, grounded identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Defenders of the Union (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 229° SW
U.S. Army (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 278° W
Old Newton Burial Ground (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 194° S
Memory Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 074° E
Newton Town Water Body (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 250° W
Mackenzie's Bog Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 150° SE
Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 321° NW
Sussex Swamp Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 158° S
Muckshaw Ponds Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 235° SW
Muckshaw Ponds (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 235° SW
Sussex Branch Trail (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 092° E
Swartswood State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 298° NW
Paulinskill Valley Trail (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 327° NW
Scenic View - Whites Pond (Viewpoint) — 3.7 mi, 176° S
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 023° NE · 12k acres
Sparta Avenue Stage (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 104° E
Dark Moon Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.9 mi, 218° SW
Frying Pan Trees (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 112° E
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.6 mi, 320° NW · 58k acres
Sterling Hill Mining Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 077° E
Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.1 mi, 228° SW
Knickerbocker Ice Company (Historic Ruins) — 9.5 mi, 243° SW
Rosenkrans House and Museum (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 316° NW
Glass Tentacles (Public Artwork) — 10.8 mi, 332° NW
Robert J. Evans Open Air Theatre (Theatre) — 11.9 mi, 245° SW
13th Hour Haunted House (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 141° SE
Peter's Corners (Attraction) — 14.3 mi, 288° W
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.8 mi, 151° SE
Mountain Laurel Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 15.0 mi, 291° W
Hope Museum (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 228° SW

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