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Norwood New Jersey Map

Explore Norwood, 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 Norwood, New Jersey

How to Use This Norwood, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.992046
Longitude	-73.950551
Population	5,641
Density	782.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07648
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Hackensack
School District	Northern Valley Regional School District

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About Norwood, New Jersey

Norwood is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,641. The population density is 782.0 people per km². Norwood is located at 40.9920°N, 73.9506°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Norwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07648.

Norwood occupies a quiet corner of the landscape where the terrain begins to shift toward the rugged elevations of Castle Ridge, visible as a serrated line against the western horizon. It lies 3.7 miles east of Westwood, NJ (from Westwood, NJ: bearing 83°T), and is situated 5.7 miles northwest of Yonkers. The local geography is defined by the proximity of the Oradell Reservoir, a vast reach of water that mirrors the sky and anchors the surrounding woodland. Nearby, the modest flow of Dorotockeys Run carves its way through the earth, feeding into the lower basins that eventually drain toward the distant, saline air of Echo Bay. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Norwood Borough Park, where the light at dusk settles in long, golden bars across the grass. To the north, the elevation rises gently toward the shadowed depths of Skunk Hollow, a basin that holds the cool, damp air of the morning well into the day.

Norwood carries the weight of its colonial roots in the quiet architecture that lines its older streets, reflecting a transition from agrarian beginnings to the suburban life that defines the region today. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of professional services and small-scale commerce, moving away from the industrial pulse that once characterized the wider state. People here participate in a rhythm of daily travel, contributing to the broader labor markets while maintaining the distinct identity of a place that values its own borders. While the nearby Shore Trail offers a path for those seeking to traverse the wider region, the inhabitants of Norwood focus their efforts on sustaining the stability of their immediate surroundings. Growth in the local sector has been measured, prioritizing the preservation of residential character over the frantic pace of larger commercial hubs. This deliberate balance allows the residents to sustain their livelihoods without sacrificing the quietude that defines life within the borough.

Norwood fosters a cultural character built upon the shared rituals of neighborhood life and the seasonal changes that mark the calendar. The pulse of the community is often felt at public gatherings within the grounds of Norwood Borough Park, where the residents organize events that bring the diverse voices of the population together. Notable figures such as the actor and musician Steven Van Zandt have spent time in these surroundings, grounding their public personas in the private reality of the local streets. The atmosphere remains understated, favoring the hum of human activity over grand displays or tourist spectacles. Even as the modern world encroaches, the local identity stays anchored in the specific habits of those who call Norwood their home. It is a place where the collective memory is shared over fences and across the quiet, tree-lined avenues that define the daily experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Norwood Central Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 139° SE
Kennedy Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 015° N
Rockleigh Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 070° E
Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 179° S
Ruckman Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 185° S
East Hill Park (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 106° E
Saint Anthony Holding Baby Jesus (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 015° N
Palisades Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 137° SE
Foundation Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 079° E
CMX Cinemas - Closter Plaza (Cinema) — 1.6 mi, 188° S
Harold E. Mulligan (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 260° W
Roll of Honor (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 256° W
Christopher Scott Mueger (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 260° W
Point Lookout (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 094° E
Palisades State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 077° E
Tallman Mountain State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 051° NE
Peanut Leap Cascade (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 072° E
Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.9 mi, 058° NE
Garden Remants (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 117° SE
Hastings Historical Society (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 091° E
The Vista (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 117° SE
Stumpery (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 120° SE
Rock and Stream Garden (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 119° SE
Westwood Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 269° W
Just Off Broadway Performing Arts Academy (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 279° W
LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Theme Park) — 5.2 mi, 110° E
Irvington Town Hall Theater (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 053° NE
African Art Museum at the SMA (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 186° S

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