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Passaic New Jersey Map

Explore Passaic, 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 Passaic, New Jersey

How to Use This Passaic, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.856766
Longitude	-74.128476
Population	70,537
Density	8692.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07055
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Paterson
School District	Passaic City School District

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About Passaic, New Jersey

Passaic is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 70,537. The population density is 8692.8 people per km². Passaic is located at 40.8568°N, 74.1285°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Passaic is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07055.

Passaic remains anchored by the steady, rhythmic passage of the Passaic River, a waterway that has long defined the physical boundaries and the restless energy of the land. The terrain here is marked by a low-lying, industrious character, where the earth feels heavy with the weight of its own history and the persistent humidity of the mid-Atlantic climate. While the horizon offers no towering peaks, the distant, gentle rise of Stony Hill suggests the subtle undulations of the regional topography, while the quiet waters of Highland Lake lie just a short distance away, reflecting the gray, shifting skies. Residents often find a moment of stillness at Armory Park, a modest green space that serves as a vital lung for the surrounding neighborhoods, grounding the dense, urban sprawl in a necessary, human-scale connection to the soil.

Passaic grew from its early foundations as a colonial settlement into a powerhouse of the industrial age, drawing strength from the reliable flow of the water that powered its initial mills. The development of the locale was inextricably linked to the arrival of diverse waves of immigrants who brought their own traditions, languages, and work ethics to the factories that lined the banks of the Passaic River. Over decades, the architecture shifted from humble wooden structures to the sturdy, red-brick facades of manufacturing plants that once dominated the skyline. This legacy of labor transformed the landscape, leaving behind a complex, layered history where the ghosts of industrial progress still linger in the quiet corners of older districts and the sturdy, functional design of the street grid.

Passaic currently sustains a vibrant, working-class economy that favors small-scale commerce, retail, and regional logistics over the massive manufacturing hubs of the past. The infrastructure remains tethered to the transit corridors that move people toward the metropolitan centers, though the local economy finds its own pulse in the bustling markets and service sectors that cater to a diverse, multi-ethnic population. Education is a cornerstone of the social fabric, with various public and private institutions providing a ladder for advancement, while the proximity to larger urban centers allows for a constant exchange of talent and resources. Despite the pressures of modern regional development, Passaic maintains a distinct, unpretentious commercial character, preferring the utility of its local businesses to the sterile polish of newer, planned developments.

Passaic celebrates a rich, multicultural identity that manifests in the vibrant festivals and culinary traditions that animate its streets throughout the changing seasons. While residents look toward the distant, shimmering influence of Bushwick Inlet, the local cultural life is firmly rooted in the immediate, tangible experiences of the neighborhood, from the roar of high school athletic rivalries to the quiet beauty of the Great Falls nearby. The town honors its past through preserved landmarks and community gatherings that highlight the contributions of its varied citizenry, including figures who have achieved recognition in the arts and public service. Life here is defined by a persistent, kinetic energy, where the air often carries the scent of diverse kitchens and the sound of a community that is constantly negotiating its place in a dense, complicated, and ever-evolving landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Waterfront Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 119° SE
Veterans Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 129° SE
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 276° W
Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 151° SE
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 195° S
The Old Spooky House (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 307° NW
US Veteran Howard Reenstra Home Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 307° NW
Thy Bridge (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 313° NW
South Hackensack Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 069° E
The Involved Student (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 292° W
Breslin Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 067° NE
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 293° NW
Painting On Park (Arts Centre) — 2.4 mi, 149° SE
Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 122° SE
Hitchcock field stadium (Stadium) — 2.8 mi, 074° E
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 215° SW
Mountain Top View (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 299° NW
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 275° W
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 078° E
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 050° NE
The Bellevue (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 256° W
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 255° W
SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.5 mi, 138° SE
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 136° SE
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.4 mi, 240° SW · 16k acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 17.6 mi, 167° S · 47k acres

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