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Point Pleasant New Jersey Map

Explore Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, New Jersey

How to Use This Point Pleasant, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.077748
Longitude	-74.069921
Population	18,941
Density	2094.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07843
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Toms River
School District	Point Pleasant Borough School District

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About Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Point Pleasant is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 18,941. The population density is 2094.9 people per km². Point Pleasant is located at 40.0777°N, 74.0699°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Point Pleasant is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07843.

Point Pleasant serves as a vital junction where the quiet movement of inland waters meets the broader, salt-heavy atmosphere of the coastline. It lies 4.1 miles east-northeast of Brick, NJ (from Brick, NJ: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east of Lakewood. The Point Pleasant Canal slices through the landscape, functioning as a defining artery that connects the local waterways toward the expansive Atlantic Ocean just two miles to the east. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the immediate presence of Oakwood Courts, a local park that anchors the neighborhood greenery. Beyond the immediate development, the nearby Osborn Island sits as a subtle reminder of the intricate, shifting geography that defines this low-lying region. On clear evenings, the distant silhouette of Stony Hill offers a rare vertical contrast to the otherwise flat, reclaimed horizon.

Development in Point Pleasant emerged from its strategic necessity as a maritime passage, evolving from a quiet transit point into a hub of commerce and leisure. The local economy thrives on a blend of service-oriented industries and a robust maritime tradition that honors the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Generations of residents have maintained a steady pace of life, sustained by a commercial sector that balances the needs of year-round inhabitants with the seasonal influx of travelers. Shops and businesses are organized along the main thoroughfares, reflecting a pragmatic, working-class resilience that has defined the regional identity for decades. Even as the modern landscape shifts toward suburban density, the influence of the water remains the primary economic engine of Point Pleasant.

The cultural character of Point Pleasant is shaped by a deep familiarity with the tides and the rhythmic, seasonal cycles of the coast. Residents often gather near the water, where the air carries a distinct, sharp clarity that persists even through the humid height of summer. While the region is largely defined by its own local traditions, it has served as a setting for those who appreciate the intersection of marshland, meadow, and the open road. Notable individuals such as the author Peter Benchley, who found inspiration in the surrounding coastal environment, have helped solidify the area’s place in the public imagination. Community life revolves around local gatherings and the shared stewardship of public spaces, ensuring that the distinct personality of the neighborhood remains intact.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Riverfront Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 358° N
Point Pleasant Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 135° SE
Bird Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 162° S
Slade Dale Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 206° SW
Beaver Dam Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 269° W
Wetlands (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 103° E
Stu Wagner Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 092° E
Beaver Dam Creek (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 287° W
Beaver Dam Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 290° W
Tranquility (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 110° E
Swan Point Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 155° SE
Swan Point State Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 1.8 mi, 155° SE
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.8 mi, 181° S · 130k acres
Jenkinson's XD Dark Ride (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 062° NE
Coastal Living LLC‎ (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 016° N
Brielle Borough Hall Monument (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 015° N
Main Street Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 018° N
National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 028° NE
Allaire State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 318° NW
The Dancing Crab (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 175° S
Bruce Springsteen Guitar Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 019° N
Vintage Computer Federation Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 004° N
Diana Radio Telescope Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 006° N
Veteran Wireless Operators Association (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 004° N
New Jersey Shipwreck Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 004° N
Go-Karts (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 180° S
Parlor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 018° N
The ShowRoom Cinema (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 018° N
Art 629 (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 018° N
House of Independents (Theatre) — 10.1 mi, 018° N

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