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Pompton Plains New Jersey Map

Explore Pompton Plains, 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 Pompton Plains, New Jersey

How to Use This Pompton Plains, New Jersey Map

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

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	Pompton Plains
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Morris County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.968154
Longitude	-74.295704
Population	11,144
Density	828.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07444
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Morristown
School District	Pequannock Township School District

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About Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Pompton Plains is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,144. The population density is 828.7 people per km². Pompton Plains is located at 40.9682°N, 74.2957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07444.

Pompton Plains occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by its inland position, far from any salt air or shifting tides. It lies 1.1 miles north of Pequannock, NJ (from Pequannock, NJ: bearing 8°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-northwest of Paterson. The geography is characterized by the flat, open expanse of the Pompton Plains, which provides a level foundation for the surrounding residential life. Nearby, the Pompton River traces a path through the landscape, offering a steady, quiet presence that mirrors the slow movement of the clouds above. Woodland Lake sits nearby as a small, reflective basin that captures the changing colors of the seasons. To the horizon, the silhouette of the Second Watchung Mountain rises against the sky, grounding the view in a permanent, geologic weight.

Settlement in Pompton Plains began with early agricultural roots, as the fertile soil supported generations of farmers who worked the land into productivity. Over time, the local economy shifted away from these agrarian origins toward the diverse commercial and residential patterns that define the region today. Industry here has transitioned from small-scale milling and farming to a focus on suburban services and light enterprise. The Town Hall Fields serve as a central anchor for the daily rhythm of life, providing a public space where the legacy of the land is preserved amidst modern development. This evolution reflects a broader history of adaptation, where the quiet labor of the past laid the groundwork for the structured activity of the present.

Cultural life in Pompton Plains is marked by a steady, understated character that favors community involvement over loud spectacle. Residents often gather for local events at the Town Hall Fields, where the atmosphere remains focused on the daily connections of neighbors. For those seeking a glimpse of natural grandeur, the distant Passaic Falls offers a dramatic contrast to the stillness found closer to home, while the Ramapo Mountain State Forest provides a dense, wooded escape for those who venture further out. Among those who have called this region home, the author Mary Higgins Clark remains one of the most recognizable figures, having lived in the vicinity and brought a sense of literary prominence to the area. The pace of life here moves with a thoughtful, deliberate quality, shaped by the intersection of open space and the quiet endurance of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town Hall Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 155° SE
Aquatic Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 015° N
Passaic River Coalition Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 068° E
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 085° E
Pompton Riverwalk (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 352° N
Passaic River Coalition Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 109° E
Pompton Lakes Borough Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 355° N
Sunset Valley Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 251° W
Riverdale September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 346° N
Riverdale Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 346° N
Silentsiren (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 083° E
Doctor's Island (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 025° NE
Pompton Lakes Police Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 016° N
Waughaw Mountain Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 265° W
McDavitt's Point (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 007° N
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 214° SW
Beacon Hill Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 018° N
Montville Basin Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 235° SW
Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 156° SE
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 192° S
Franklin Clove (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 079° E
Great Oak Tree (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 030° NE
Bride and Bull sculpture (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 107° E
"limestone" Quarry (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 247° SW
Whale Head Rock (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 266° W
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 223° SW
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 109° E
Buck Mountain (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 278° W
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 157° SE
Parsippany Play House (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 220° SW

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