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Oakland New Jersey Map

Explore Oakland, 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 Oakland, New Jersey

How to Use This Oakland, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	41.031022
Longitude	-74.240502
Population	12,748
Density	578.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07436, 08098
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	Hackensack
School District	Oakland Borough School District

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About Oakland, New Jersey

Oakland is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 12,748. The population density is 578.9 people per km². Oakland is located at 41.0310°N, 74.2405°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oakland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07436, 08098.

Oakland defines its physical presence through the steady, winding movement of the Ramapo River as it carves a path through the northern landscape. It lies 1.5 miles east-northeast of Pompton Lakes, NJ (from Pompton Lakes, NJ: bearing 69°T), and is situated 8.2 miles northwest of Paterson. The terrain surrounding Oakland remains defined by the dense, verdant expanse of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest, which offers a stark, shadowed contrast to the flatter ground of the nearby Pompton Plains. To the south, the profile of the Second Watchung Mountain rises against the horizon, anchoring the view in a permanent, geological stillness. In the quiet hours of dawn, a cool mist often clings to the surface of Pompton Lake, softening the edges where the water meets the dark timber of the shoreline. Residents often gather at the Municipal Boat Ramp to observe the shifting light as the afternoon sun retreats behind the heavy, silent canopy of the trees.

Oakland traces its origins to a modest settlement pattern that transformed over time from an agrarian outpost into a resilient residential enclave. Local industry once thrived on the power provided by the water, though the modern economy now functions largely as a support system for professionals commuting toward the larger regional centers. The rhythm of daily commerce is measured by the steady flow of traffic and the persistence of local businesses that cater to the needs of long-term inhabitants. While the early settlers focused on the harvest and the mill, the current character of Oakland reflects a transition toward a suburban stability that values privacy and proximity to natural corridors. This evolution has fostered an environment where the legacies of small-scale production remain visible in the layout of the older neighborhoods and the enduring utility of the land.

Cultural life in Oakland finds its expression in the quiet traditions of its schools and the seasonal gatherings that bring neighbors together under the changing sky. The atmosphere carries a particular weight during the autumn months, when the air turns crisp and the foliage creates a vibrant, fleeting mosaic across the hillside. While the region is removed from the clamor of the major metropolises, it maintains a distinct identity shaped by the shared experience of living between the forest and the river. Notable individuals such as the actor James Gandolfini once walked these streets, contributing to the quiet, unpretentious narrative of the local history. Residents often look toward the distant Passaic Falls as a point of interest for brief excursions, yet they find the most profound sense of place within the immediate, wooded boundaries of their own familiar streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ramapo Mountain State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 320° NW
Todd Lookout (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 353° N
Hemlock Street Open Space (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 219° SW
Oakland Borough Water Body (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 237° SW
Camp Tamarack (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 354° N
Ramapo Valley County Reservation (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 355° N
Oakland Borough Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 025° NE
Great Oak Tree (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 226° SW
Swimming Pool (Historic Ruins) — 1.5 mi, 311° NW
Campgaw Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 044° NE
Steel Water Tower Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 011° N
Joe Louis Memorial (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 229° SW
US Navy Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 229° SW
George Snodgrass Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 229° SW
High Mountain (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 187° S
Beacon Hill Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 225° SW
Franklin Clove (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 169° S
Ringwood State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 016° N
Basalt Beach (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 145° SE
Mill Race Ruins (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 024° NE
Silentsiren (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 196° S
Bride and Bull sculpture (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 169° S
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 160° S
Hawthorne Theaters (Cinema) — 7.2 mi, 142° SE
Opus One (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 120° SE
Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 193° S
Harriman State Park (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 035° NE
Lafayette Theatre (Cinema) — 7.5 mi, 039° NE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 11.8 mi, 336° NW · 110k acres

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