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Ocean New Jersey Map

Explore Ocean, 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 Ocean, New Jersey

How to Use This Ocean, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.251842
Longitude	-74.039339
Population	601,000
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07712
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold

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About Ocean, New Jersey

Ocean is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. With a population of 601,000, Ocean is a major urban centre in New Jersey. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Ocean is located at 40.2518°N, 74.0393°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07712.

Ocean maintains a quiet, terrestrial presence defined by the steady, unassuming movement of Poplar Brook as it winds its way toward the horizon. The landscape here is characterized by a subtle, low-lying topography that yields to the gentle pressure of the Atlantic Ocean, which sits only three miles to the east, casting a pervasive, salt-tinged moisture into the evening air. While the terrain lacks the dramatic verticality of a mountain range, the distant rise of Lippincort Hill provides a modest anchor for the eye five miles away. The light in the late afternoon often takes on a pale, expansive quality, reflecting off the damp earth and the narrow, winding course of the local waterways that define the periphery of the neighborhood.

Founding narratives in Ocean suggest a slow, deliberate transition from colonial agricultural roots to the suburban density that defines the modern landscape. The early settlers were drawn to the fertile soil and the proximity to the coast, establishing a pattern of land use that prioritized both the utility of the brook and the relative security of the inland plains. Over generations, the original tracts of farmland were gradually partitioned, yet the fundamental character of the place retains a residual sense of the past, where the history of the region is felt in the architecture of older homes and the layout of the primary roads. Ocean grew not through sudden, explosive expansion but through a steady accretion of families and businesses who sought a place that felt both established and perpetually in motion.

Economic life in Ocean is anchored by a diverse array of small-scale commercial enterprises and a regional infrastructure that supports a busy, commuter-oriented population. While there are no massive industrial hubs, the local economy functions through a network of services, specialized retail, and the daily transit of residents toward larger commercial corridors. Educational needs are met by a variety of local schools, and residents often utilize the Ocean Community Pool and Tennis Facility for recreation, a space that serves as a vital social hub for those seeking leisure within the immediate vicinity. Infrastructure here is designed for efficiency, with roads that navigate the flat, suburban grid, allowing for quick access to the Swimming River Reservoir six miles away, which serves as a quiet, reflective counterpoint to the busy pace of the surrounding streets.

Culture in Ocean is shaped by an intersection of suburban comfort and a profound awareness of the nearby Atlantic Ocean, which exerts a constant, quiet influence on the rhythm of the seasons. Annual festivals and local community gatherings often revolve around the changing tides and the seasonal shifts in the weather, bringing residents together in public spaces to celebrate the shared life of the region. While Ocean does not host its own professional sports franchises, the enthusiasm for regional athletics remains high, with residents frequently traveling to larger venues to support their teams. The nearby presence of Shark River Island adds a sense of geographical curiosity to the area, a reminder of the complex, water-bound nature of the landscape that surrounds the community. In the quiet hours, the atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the sound of the wind moving through the trees and the persistent, low-frequency hum of a place that is deeply rooted in its own specific, coastal identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ocean Community Pool and Tennis Facility (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 014° N
Interlaken Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 133° SE
Pond Out Fall (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 146° SE
Whale Pond Brook (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 307° NW
Whale Pond Brook Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 307° NW
Colonial Terrace Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 178° S
Ocean Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 222° SW
Liberty Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 277° W
New Era Anchor (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 121° SE
The Hawk (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 042° NE
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 043° NE
Parlor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 150° SE
The ShowRoom Cinema (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 150° SE
The Collective Art Tank (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 147° SE
Art 629 (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 149° SE
House of Independents (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 148° SE
Madame Marie's (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 134° SE
9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 179° S
Dean Field (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 351° N
InfoAge Science Center (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 193° S
Radio Technology Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 193° S
Us Army Signal Corps Electronics World War Two Communications (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 193° S
New Jersey Shipwreck Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 193° S
Tinton Falls (Viewpoint) — 4.9 mi, 319° NW
Swimming River Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.6 mi, 328° NW
Allaire State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 229° SW
Count Basie Theater (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 346° N
Seabright Beach (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 025° NE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 10.4 mi, 019° N · 47k acres
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 184° S · 130k acres

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