Pines Lake New Jersey Map

About Pines Lake, New Jersey

Pines Lake is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,882. The population density is 859.7 people per km². Pines Lake is located at 40.9918°N, 74.2621°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Pines Lake unfolds as a verdant embrace in the rolling terrain of Passaic County, a mosaic of dense woodlands punctuated by the shimmering expanse of its namesake water. It lies 4.6 miles north of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 9°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-west of Paterson. The landscape here breathes with a quiet resilience, where the sturdy trunks of mature pine trees stand sentinel over a terrain that slopes and dips, leading the eye towards the placid surface of the lake. In the late afternoon, the light filters through the needles, casting long, dancing shadows that lend an almost ethereal quality to the forest floor, a soft, dappled peace that settles over the region. The air, carrying the faint, clean scent of pine resin and damp earth, feels crisp and invigorating, a constant reminder of the natural world that forms the very character of Pines Lake. The history of Pines Lake is deeply intertwined with the broader narrative of suburban development that reshaped Northern New Jersey, a place that evolved from woodland tracts to a residential haven. Early settlers and later developers recognized the allure of its natural beauty, particularly the promise of the lake itself, which became a central feature around which a community grew. While no single industry dominates, the local economy thrives on the services and retail that support its residents, a testament to the enduring appeal of Pines Lake as a place to call home. The distinctive charm of Pines Lake lies not in grand monuments, but in the subtle harmony between its wooded slopes, the inviting waters, and the quiet lives lived along its shores, a unique character forged over generations.

About This Pines Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pines Lake, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.991764, -74.262092. 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 Pines Lake and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Pines Lake includes the ZIP code (07470), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Wayne 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 Pines Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.