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North Caldwell New Jersey Map

Explore North Caldwell, 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 North Caldwell, New Jersey

How to Use This North Caldwell, New Jersey Map

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

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	North Caldwell
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Essex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.864822
Longitude	-74.258203
Population	6,694
Density	842.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07006
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark
School District	North Caldwell Borough School District

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About North Caldwell, New Jersey

North Caldwell is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,694. The population density is 842.4 people per km². North Caldwell is located at 40.8648°N, 74.2582°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. North Caldwell is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07006.

North Caldwell possesses a landscape defined by the persistent, silver-threaded movement of Green Brook as it winds through the quiet terrain. It lies 1.8 miles west-northwest of Cedar Grove, NJ (from Cedar Grove, NJ: bearing 301°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north of Essex. The topography rises with modest grace toward the slopes of First Watchung Mountain, offering a vantage point that feels removed from the low-lying basins. To the west, the Preakness Valley holds a stillness that contrasts with the suburban reach of the horizon, while the waters of Cedar Grove Reservoir catch the pale light of morning. Even from this inland height, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the distant Nutley Reach, a reminder of the proximity to the wider world. The nearby presence of the Athletic Complex provides a central space for movement, grounding the residents in the tactile reality of the soil and the season.

North Caldwell emerged as a distinct entity by separating from the surrounding townships, a process that solidified its identity as a place of deliberate residential development. The local economy evolved from early agricultural roots into a landscape dominated by professional services and the steady rhythm of a commuter-based workforce. While industry rarely disrupts the quietude of the residential streets, the legacy of careful planning remains evident in the preservation of open space and the layout of the neighborhood. The infrastructure reflects a long-standing commitment to maintaining a specific, measured pace of life that prioritizes domestic stability over rapid commercial expansion. Through the years, the financial and social character of North Caldwell has been shaped by those who sought a reprieve from the dense, complicated centers of the region.

Cultural life in North Caldwell balances a private, dignified character with the presence of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the broader American imagination. Notable figures such as the late actor James Gandolfini once walked these streets, bringing a touch of the legendary into the mundane rhythm of local errands. Residents often gather at the Athletic Complex or look toward the distant, rushing water of Passaic Falls to find a connection to the natural world. The town’s spirit is found in the way the sunlight hits the groomed lawns at dusk, casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the orderliness of the environment. While the community is defined by its quietude, it remains a place where the proximity to larger, bustling hubs allows for a unique synthesis of solitude and accessibility.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 224° SW
Hilltop Reservation (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 139° SE
Fairfield Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 335° NW
FEMA Buyout Properties (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 003° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 022° N
Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 238° SW
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 014° N
Colin McNeil (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 066° NE
James J. Nash (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 059° NE
John Arthur Nigra/Arthur Henry Nigra (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 059° NE
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 338° N
The Bellevue (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 122° SE
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 124° SE
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 094° E
Elk Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 051° NE
Reservoir View (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 076° E
Fine Art Academy of Montclair (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 131° SE
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 150° SE
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 250° W
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 086° E
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 327° NW
VanFossan Theater (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 146° SE
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 123° SE
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 094° E
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 031° NE
Bear Country (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 189° S
Great Plains (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 190° S
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.4 mi, 223° SW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.7 mi, 222° SW · 3,611 acres

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