Picatinny Arsenal New Jersey Map

About Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey

Picatinny Arsenal is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,500. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Picatinny Arsenal is located at 40.9393°N, 74.5724°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7806.

Picatinny Arsenal rests within a rolling landscape of the Highlands, a region where the ancient bedrock of the Appalachian chain pushes upwards, creating a topography of wooded hills and narrow valleys. It lies 5.5 miles north of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 9°T), and is situated 4.0 miles north-west of Rockaway. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of a late afternoon, often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a quiet exhalation from the dense forests that cloak the higher elevations. Streams, some barely more than whispers of water, thread their way through the terrain, their courses dictated by the unyielding contours of the land. The very character of Picatinny Arsenal is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its presence felt in the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a hawk. The history of Picatinny Arsenal is intrinsically tied to the demands of national defense, a legacy etched into its very purpose. Originally conceived as a proving ground for artillery, its expansive grounds and strategic location have long served as a hub for innovation in ordnance and explosives. This industrial heritage has shaped the local economy, drawing in specialized talent and fostering a culture of technical expertise that ripples outwards from the Arsenal’s perimeter. While the primary function remains defense, the surrounding communities have developed their own distinct identities, often finding their economic footing in supporting services or in the burgeoning technology sectors that have sprouted in the broader region, a subtle evolution from the raw power once tested on these very hills.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Picatinny Arsenal and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Picatinny Arsenal includes the ZIP code (07801), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment. 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 Picatinny Arsenal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.