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Oak Ridge New Jersey Map

Explore Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, New Jersey

How to Use This Oak Ridge, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	41.031046
Longitude	-74.498236
Population	10,996
Density	318.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08755
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Paterson
School District	Jefferson Township School District

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About Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Oak Ridge is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,996. The population density is 318.9 people per km². Oak Ridge is located at 41.0310°N, 74.4982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08755.

Oak Ridge serves as a quiet witness to the shifting light that filters through the dense canopy of the northern highlands. It lies 6.9 miles west-northwest of Kinnelon, NJ (from Kinnelon, NJ: bearing 296°T), and is situated 8.5 miles southwest of West Milford. The Pequannock River winds its way through the landscape, acting as a cool, constant companion to the people who move through these woods. To the northwest, the Kittatinny Mountains rise on the horizon like a faint, serrated edge against the sky. The nearby Oak Ridge Reservoir holds the stillness of the morning, reflecting the deep greens of the surrounding trees. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Wawayanda State Park, where the trails offer a respite from the complexity of modern life. Even in the height of summer, the air retains a crisp, inland clarity that defines the character of the soil.

Oak Ridge traces its roots to the necessity of water management and the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the value of the regional waterways. The economy has long transitioned from its agrarian foundations toward a quieter, suburban existence, yet the echoes of past industry remain in the layout of the roads and the remnants of historic mills. Union Valley provides a basin of history where families have maintained their foothold for generations, shaping the local work ethic into something steady and reliable. Today, the economy reflects a blend of professional services and small-scale enterprise that keeps the pace of life measured and deliberate. The legacy of those who worked the land is felt in the way the architecture respects the rugged terrain, avoiding the excesses of urban sprawl.

Oak Ridge possesses a cultural character defined by a deep appreciation for the natural world and a preference for the privacy afforded by the woodland surroundings. The local calendar is marked by the changing seasons, with community gatherings often centered on the seasonal offerings of the land rather than grand, manufactured spectacles. While the area does not seek the spotlight, it has been home to notable figures such as the musician Les Paul, who lived in the region and found a measure of peace in its quietude. Landmarks are few and understated, favoring the permanence of stone bridges and the open expanse of the forest over monuments of marble. Every autumn, the transformation of the leaves draws visitors who seek to witness the landscape in its most vibrant, fleeting state. Life here moves with a rhythm dictated by the sun’s arc across the ridges, emphasizing a quiet dignity in the daily routine of its inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wawayanda State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 090° E
Berkshire Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 212° SW
Berkshire Valley Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 180° S
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 238° SW
Craigmeur Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 112° E
Kittatinny Valley State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 284° W
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 169° S
Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 222° SW
Ghost Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 012° N
Sparta Mountain Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 302° NW
Echo Lake Recreational Facility (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 073° E
Riley's Rise (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 124° SE
Splitrock Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 157° SE
Cave Tunnel (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 114° SE
Frying Pan Trees (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 261° W
Sterling Hill Mining Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 303° NW
Paulinskill Valley Trail (State Recreation Area) — 6.7 mi, 310° NW
Decker-Kincaid Homestead (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 139° SE
Sparta Avenue Stage (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 273° W
Bear Rock (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 131° SE
Whale Head Rock (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 128° SE
Mission Honor Veterans Project (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 106° E
Susan Skovronek (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 160° S
Broadfoot and Broadfoot (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 153° SE
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.4 mi, 334° NW · 12k acres
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 10.7 mi, 137° SE
Parsippany Play House (Theatre) — 11.4 mi, 147° SE
Beacon Hill Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 11.5 mi, 101° E
Christopher Columbus (Public Artwork) — 11.8 mi, 160° S
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.6 mi, 209° SW

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