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Plumsted New Jersey Map

Explore Plumsted, 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 Plumsted, New Jersey

How to Use This Plumsted, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.06768
Longitude	-74.531318
Population	8,900
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08533
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Toms River

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About Plumsted, New Jersey

Plumsted is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,900. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Plumsted is located at 40.0677°N, 74.5313°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08533.

Plumsted occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent movement of Crosswicks Creek as it carves a path through the verdant, inland terrain. It lies 10.4 miles northeast of Pemberton, NJ (from Pemberton, NJ: bearing 50°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-northeast of Browns Mills. Beyond the immediate basin of the creek, the horizon remains flat and broad, occasionally punctuated by the distant silhouettes of Sandy Ridge far to the west. Residents often gather near the quiet waters of Oakford Lake, where the light at dusk settles in long, amber strips across the surface. The surrounding woodlands, including the nearby Jackson State Forest, offer a dense canopy that shelters the region from the intensity of the open sky. Plumsted maintains a distinct, terrestrial stillness, far removed from the pressures of the coast, defined instead by the quiet respiration of soil and timber.

Plumsted traces its origins to a lineage of agrarian settlement, where the rhythm of the seasons long dictated the pace of commerce and daily labor. The local economy has shifted from early reliance on rich, fertile fields toward a balanced mix of small-scale industry and service-oriented enterprise. Throughout the decades, the landscape has been shaped by the persistent efforts of those who work the land, ensuring that the legacy of the original homesteads remains visible in the current layout of the fields. While the heavy industrial footprint of the state remains elsewhere, Plumsted favors a steady, measured approach to development that honors its historical foundation. This commitment to maintaining a working, functional interior allows the local economy to persist with a quiet, grounded resilience.

Plumsted carries a character defined by its open spaces and the communal spirit found within the Plumsted Township Recreation Area, where the pulse of local life is most audible. The culture here is forged in the shared experience of rural life, marked by seasonal events that draw neighbors together under the vast, unobstructed sky. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, it retains a sturdy independence that values local achievement and the quiet persistence of its inhabitants. Landmarks here are modest, serving as functional anchors for a population that prefers the authenticity of a well-tended garden or a clear view of the horizon over ostentatious display. Life in Plumsted moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence that reflects the deep, ancient stability of the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Plumstead Township Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 155° SE
Burlington County Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 215° SW
Crosswicks Creek Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 342° N
Union Transportation Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 016° N
National Biodiversity Park (Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 136° SE
Nash Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 219° SW
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 062° NE
C-118A Liftmaster (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 226° SW
C-141 Starlifter (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 238° SW
Gibby's Jet (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 238° SW
Cream Ridge Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 5.1 mi, 351° N
Prospertown Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 038° NE
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.7 mi, 180° S
Limited Practical Use Program (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 185° S
Jersey Devil (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 045° NE
War Memorial (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 233° SW
Honor Roll Pemberton (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 231° SW
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 313° NW
Bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt (Public Artwork) — 10.8 mi, 016° N
Riverside Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 11.3 mi, 080° E
David Moore Monument (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 184° S
Annex Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 244° SW
Orientation Theaters (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 349° N
Pennsbury Manor State Park (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 290° W
Picture Show at East Windsor (Cinema) — 14.5 mi, 000° N
John Rogers House (Historic Ruins) — 14.8 mi, 335° NW
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.3 mi, 135° SE
Meredith Havens Fire Museum (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 312° NW
Cranbury Barn Park (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 002° N
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 044° NE

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