Pompton Lakes New Jersey Map

About Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Pompton Lakes is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,047. The population density is 1472.1 people per km². Pompton Lakes is located at 41.0054°N, 74.2907°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Pompton Lakes rests in a hollowed embrace of rolling hills, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles. It lies 5.6 miles north of Wayne, NJ (from Wayne, NJ: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Paterson. The landscape here is a gentle negotiation between the rise of land and the patient sprawl of water, the namesake lakes glinting like scattered coins under the broad New Jersey sky. Trees, a mix of sturdy oaks and slender maples, crowd the shoreline, their branches reaching out as if to touch the sky or the cool, dark water. The streets of Pompton Lakes are a quiet weave of older homes with wide porches and newer constructions, all settled comfortably into the terrain, suggesting a long, unhurried acquaintance with the land. The story of Pompton Lakes is tied to the industry that once flowed through its veins, a history whispered in the rustling leaves of the surrounding woods. For generations, this place was a hub for manufacturing, its rivers harnessed for power, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy buildings and a pragmatic spirit in its people. Today, while the factories have largely quieted, the economy finds its footing in local businesses and the steady hum of everyday life, with residents often drawn to the water for recreation. The presence of the lakes themselves, a series of interconnected bodies of water, shapes the rhythm of the seasons, inviting summer afternoons of sun-drenched leisure and crisp autumn walks along their reedy edges.

About This Pompton Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.005375, -74.290704. 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 Pompton Lakes and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Pompton Lakes includes the ZIP code (07442), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Pompton Lakes Borough 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 Pompton Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.