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Pleasantville New Jersey Map

Explore Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville, New Jersey

How to Use This Pleasantville, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.388801
Longitude	-74.514288
Population	20,629
Density	1392.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07976
Area Code	908
County Seat	Mays Landing
School District	Pleasantville City School District

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About Pleasantville, New Jersey

Pleasantville is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 20,629. The population density is 1392.2 people per km². Pleasantville is located at 39.3888°N, 74.5143°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Pleasantville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07976.

Pleasantville occupies a flat, low-lying expanse of land that feels the persistent pull of the nearby Atlantic Ocean, which sits just four miles to the east. It lies 1.9 miles east of Egg Harbor, NJ (from Egg Harbor, NJ: bearing 99°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-northwest of Atlantic City.

The salt-heavy air carries a distinct maritime moisture that defines the local atmosphere, grounding the neighborhood in a landscape of tidal marshes and meadows. Conovers Creek winds through the terrain only one mile away, its slow, dark currents reflecting the shifting gray skies of the coastal plain. Residents often look toward the distant horizon where the silhouette of Sandy Ridge might be imagined, though it remains twenty-seven miles away from the immediate, level geography. Green Bank State Forest waits fourteen miles inland, offering a denser canopy of pine and oak that contrasts with the open, suburban character of the local streets. Within the heart of the settlement, Bus Station Park provides a modest, essential patch of green space for those pausing in their daily routines.

Growth in Pleasantville emerged from its role as a crossroad for regional transit, evolving from a modest settlement into a hub for trade and service-oriented work. The local economy has long mirrored the cyclical nature of the surrounding Atlantic Ocean, shifting with the seasons and the demands of the nearby tourism corridors. Small industries and commercial businesses fill the gaps between residential blocks, maintaining a steady, working-class pulse that defines the day-to-day life of the people. While the town has seen various eras of development, its history remains tied to the infrastructure that connects it to the wider region. The proximity to the Atlantic City Reservoir ensures a reliable water supply, serving as a quiet, utilitarian anchor for the community’s infrastructure. This reliance on both regional transit and local resources has shaped a pragmatic, resilient identity that persists through changing economic tides.

Cultural life in Pleasantville is marked by a diverse, layered history that reflects the broader experience of the state, blending various traditions into a singular, cohesive identity. Residents often gather near Alex Island, a quiet feature that serves as a subtle reminder of the intricate network of waterways defining the local geography. While the town maintains a low-profile charm, it has produced notable figures, including the legendary jazz musician Milt Hinton, whose virtuosic bass lines echoed far beyond these borders. Public life is punctuated by community gatherings and local events that draw people into the streets, fostering a sense of connection despite the suburban density. Landmark structures and quiet neighborhoods provide a backdrop for a life that prizes stability and neighborly interaction over the flashier trends of the neighboring coast. The character of the people is as enduring as the marshland, possessing a quiet grit that is best recognized in the steady, unpretentious flow of an ordinary afternoon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lakes Bay Waterfront Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 205° SW
Veterans Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 252° W
Bike Path (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 288° W
Decatur Avenue (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 277° W
Absecon Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 025° NE
Leeds Conservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 028° NE
Lakes Bay Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 128° SE
Stillwater Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 206° SW
Tilton 9 (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 266° W
Pork Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 202° S
Miss Absecon Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 008° N
Stone Site Dedication (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 009° N
Turtle (Murtle) statue (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 011° N
Chelsea Heights Nature Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 133° SE
Wilbert "Huff" Royal Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 105° E
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.6 mi, 032° NE
Bob's Garden Center Christmas Display (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 299° NW
The Music Box (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 100° E
Tribeca Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 185° S
Noyes Arts Garage (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 117° SE
Imax (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 123° SE
Zephyr Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 124° SE
Tropicana Showroom (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 124° SE
Gardners Point (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 100° E
Longport Welcome Sign (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 187° S
Wentworth Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 111° E
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.9 mi, 017° N · 130k acres
Brigantine Lighthouse (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 086° E
Stockton Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 352° N
Brigantine National Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.9 mi, 063° NE · 6,922 acres

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