Oak Ridge New Jersey Map

About Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Oak Ridge is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,954. The population density is 315.0 people per km². Oak Ridge is located at 41.0462°N, 74.4860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 48599.

Oak Ridge lies cradled by the rolling hills of northern Passaic County, a place where the dense green of the Ramapo Mountains begins its slow descent towards the broader valleys. It lies 8.5 miles south-west of West Milford, NJ (from West Milford, NJ: bearing 226°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east of Sparta. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of forest floor and the crispness of mountain breezes, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in at the edges of the developed landscape. Streams, born from the higher ground, chatter over moss-slicked stones, their currents sometimes widening into placid ponds reflecting the stoic presence of ancient oaks and maples. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts, with steep, wooded inclines giving way to more level stretches of land, punctuated by the occasional rocky outcrop that offers a stark, beautiful silhouette against the ever-changing sky. The history of Oak Ridge is deeply entwined with the land, its early settlers drawn by the promise of timber and fertile soil. While the roar of heavy industry has largely faded, the echoes of its past linger in the enduring agricultural character that still defines much of the area. Local farms, some generations old, continue to cultivate crops and raise livestock, their fields a patchwork of greens and golds against the mountainous backdrop. This connection to the earth fosters a palpable sense of continuity, a quiet pride in the land’s bounty that shapes the rhythm of daily life in Oak Ridge. The presence of nearby reservoirs, shimmering expanses of water that serve both practical and recreational purposes, further anchors the locality, offering a visual counterpoint to the forested slopes and a gathering place for those who call this region home.

About This Oak Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Ridge, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.046208, -74.48599. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oak Ridge and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Oak Ridge includes the ZIP code (08755), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Jefferson Township School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oak Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.