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North Haledon New Jersey Map

Explore North Haledon, 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 Haledon, New Jersey

How to Use This North Haledon, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.955098
Longitude	-74.185978
Population	8,927
Density	995.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07508
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Paterson
School District	North Haledon Borough School District

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About North Haledon, New Jersey

North Haledon is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,927. The population density is 995.0 people per km². North Haledon is located at 40.9551°N, 74.1860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. North Haledon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07508.

North Haledon maintains a distinct character shaped by the rhythmic movement of the Molly Ann Brook as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 1.7 miles west-northwest of Hawthorne, NJ (from Hawthorne, NJ: bearing 283°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-northwest of Paterson. The landscape rises toward the Watchung Mountains, which cast long, cooling shadows over the residential streets as the sun descends behind the ridge. Residents often find quiet reflection near the shimmering surface of Oldham Pond, a centerpiece that anchors the neighborhood’s natural orientation. Although North Haledon sits well inland, the atmosphere carries a faint, salt-tinged breeze that suggests the proximity of Wallington Reach, reminding one of the expansive coastal geography lying just twenty miles to the east. This balance between the wooded elevations and the low-lying basins creates a sensory experience defined by shifting light and the subtle dampness of the earth.

Agriculture and small-scale manufacturing historically defined the economic roots of North Haledon, transitioning over time into a landscape of quiet, industrious residential life. The proximity to the Preakness Valley once provided fertile ground for early settlers who utilized the land for sustenance and trade. Today, the economy functions largely through professional services and local businesses that serve the daily needs of those who reside among the slopes. While the industrial vigor of the past has softened, the foundational work ethic remains a visible thread in the way the local infrastructure is maintained. The transition from agrarian origins to a suburban environment has preserved a sense of order, allowing the local economy to thrive without sacrificing the calm that defines the daily schedule of the inhabitants.

Cultural identity in North Haledon is expressed through a preference for community-centric engagement and the preservation of shared open spaces like Rec Fields. Residents gather here to observe the changing seasons, finding a rhythm that is rarely interrupted by the frantic pace of the surrounding region. The proximity to Passaic Falls serves as a constant, thundering reminder of the power of water, offering a dramatic counterpoint to the stillness found in the nearby Ramapo Mountain State Forest. While the area does not seek the spotlight, it has been home to individuals who achieved note, including the acclaimed author and social critic Mary McCarthy, who once resided in the vicinity and captured the complexities of the American experience. Life here moves with an intentionality that values the local landmark over the distant spectacle, fostering a quiet pride that defines the character of North Haledon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rec Fields (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 076° E
Recreational Field (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 004° N
Preakness Mountain Macrosite (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 252° W
High Mountain (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 275° W
Buehler Cultural Center And Pool (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 354° N
High Mountain Park Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 286° W
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 215° SW
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 328° NW
American Flag Rock (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 328° NW
Lafayette Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 118° SE
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 341° N
Hawthorne Theaters (Cinema) — 1.6 mi, 106° E
Bride and Bull sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 260° W
Basalt Beach (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 344° N
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 153° SE
Lou Costello Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 168° S
Franklin Clove (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 307° NW
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 316° NW
Opus One (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 065° NE
Silentsiren (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 285° W
Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 4.9 mi, 247° SW
School House Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 066° NE
Doctor's Island (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 296° NW
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 216° SW
Great Oak Tree (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 319° NW
Beacon Hill Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 mi, 302° NW
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 261° W
Ringwood State Park (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 349° N

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