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Pitman New Jersey Map

Explore Pitman, 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 Pitman, New Jersey

How to Use This Pitman, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.732892
Longitude	-75.131565
Population	8,780
Density	1528.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08071
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	Woodbury
School District	Pitman Borough School District

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About Pitman, New Jersey

Pitman is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,780. The population density is 1528.4 people per km². Pitman is located at 39.7329°N, 75.1316°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Pitman is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08071.

Pitman emerges from the flat, wooded landscape of southern New Jersey as a quiet intersection of residential shade and deliberate design. It lies 2.0 miles northwest of Gloucester, NJ (from Gloucester, NJ: bearing 321°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west-southwest of Washington Gloucester County. The terrain surrounding Pitman consists of gentle, inland plains that hold the soft, golden light of late afternoon with a peculiar, lingering clarity. Chestnut Branch winds through the outskirts, providing a modest riparian corridor that feeds the quiet waters of Alcyon Lake just a short distance away. While the distant silhouette of Sandy Ridge remains a memory on the horizon, the immediate environment is defined by the dense, mature canopy of local groves and the proximity of Wharton State Forest to the east. Residents often gather in the open spaces of Ballard Park, where the land maintains a steady, unremarkable grace. The atmosphere here remains grounded, far from the influence of any maritime winds, focusing instead on the steady maturation of the local ecosystem.

Pitman began its life as a Methodist summer camp meeting ground, a history still visible in the peculiar, circular layout of its central streets and the lingering Victorian architecture of its earliest cottages. This religious origin fostered a focused, communal economy that eventually transitioned into a stable suburban environment, supporting local commerce and small-scale professional services. The transition from a seasonal sanctuary to a permanent residence shaped the way people organize their daily lives, emphasizing quiet connectivity over the frantic pulse of larger industrial hubs. Though the region once relied on the productivity of the soil, modern life in Pitman now leans toward specialized labor and regional service sectors. The legacy of those early wooden auditoriums and open-air worship spaces remains a quiet guide for the town’s enduring social character.

Cultural life in Pitman revolves around the preservation of its unique, historic theater district and the seasonal festivals that draw neighbors into the streets. The Broadway district acts as a living archive, where the architecture reflects a mid-century sensibility that has been carefully tended rather than replaced. Notable figures such as the musician Dave Gahan, known for his work with Depeche Mode, have roots that touch the regional soil, adding a layer of modern resonance to the town’s quiet history. Residents frequently participate in seasonal parades and craft events that punctuate the calendar, reinforcing a collective identity that values tradition without becoming stagnant. Evenings often feel suspended in time, particularly when the lamps along the main thoroughfare cast long shadows across the porches of well-kept homes.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ballard Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 136° SE
Alcyon Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 177° S
Pitman Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 285° W
Ceres Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 308° NW
Prof Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 154° SE
Boyd Recital Hall (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 160° S
Pfleeger Concert Hall (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 159° S
Edelman Planetarium (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 160° S
Mantua Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 339° N
Laser Show Parking (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 159° S
Harrison Township Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 205° SW
Corporal Steven Levy Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 068° E
Firefighters' Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 066° NE
Veterans Memoral Plaza (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 153° SE
Tall Pines State Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 355° N
Glassboro Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 145° SE
Scenic View - Mantua Creek (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 353° N
Salem River Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 9.9 mi, 234° SW
Fort Mercer (Historic Ruins) — 10.1 mi, 342° N
Jesse Ridgway's House (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 185° S
Bowling (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 239° SW
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 327° NW · 2,022 acres
Marlton Park Entrance (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 244° SW
Top Deck Games (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 033° NE
Greenfield Hall (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 025° NE
Thundergut Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Wilderness) — 13.4 mi, 220° SW
Parvin State Park (State Park) — 13.4 mi, 184° S
Ernest A Ford Art Studios (Arts Centre) — 13.9 mi, 006° N
The Mario Lanza Institute and Museum (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 353° N
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 303° NW

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