Preakness New Jersey Map
Explore Preakness, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Preakness, New Jersey
| City | Preakness |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Passaic County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.930376 |
| Longitude | -74.227646 |
| Population | 18,487 |
| Density | 1258.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 07470 |
| Area Code | 973, 862 |
| County Seat | Paterson |
| School District | Wayne Township School District |
About Preakness, New Jersey
Preakness is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 18,487. The population density is 1258.0 people per km². Preakness is located at 40.9304°N, 74.2276°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07470.Preakness commands a landscape defined by the persistent flow of Preakness Brook, which moves quietly past the residential edges of the land. It lies 2.0 miles north-northwest of Totowa, NJ (from Totowa, NJ: bearing 332°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-northeast of Essex. The local terrain is characterized by the presence of Swins Ponds, which offer calm, reflective surfaces amidst the suburban sprawl. To the west, the silhouette of Second Watchung Mountain rises against the sky, grounding the horizon in a permanent, rugged posture. The lower reaches of the geography are shaped by the natural features of Singac Brook South, a protected expanse that preserves a sense of wilder, unmanicured earth. From this vantage, the atmosphere feels heavy with the humidity of a region approximately 20 miles from the open coastline, where the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of Wallington Reach.
Preakness evolved from early agricultural roots into a space defined by the deliberate pace of post-war development and suburban expansion. The local economy transitioned over generations, shifting away from the fields that once occupied the Preakness Valley to support a diverse array of professional and service-oriented industries. Residents often look toward the nearby Passaic Falls, a reminder of the industrial water power that historically drove the growth of the surrounding region. Modern commerce here balances the legacy of its working-class origins with the demands of a contemporary workforce that commutes to larger hubs. This history remains visible in the way the local infrastructure adheres to the contours of the land, honoring the practical engineering of those who settled the ground long ago.
Cultural character in Preakness is defined by a quiet, steady rhythm that favors neighborhood cohesion over grand public displays. The proximity to the sprawling greenery of Ramapo Mountain State Forest provides a frequent escape for those who seek the silence of dense, managed woodland. While the region is not a center for global celebrity, it maintains a grounded identity that values privacy and the specific textures of its immediate environment. The arrival of dusk across the local landscape often brings a particular quality of light, softening the sharp angles of suburban architecture and casting long, cooling shadows over the grass. Life here moves with an awareness of the natural boundaries that define the space, creating a distinct sense of place that remains largely hidden from the wider world.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- MacDonald Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 229° SW
- Wayne Township Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 240° SW
- Preakness Valley Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 179° S
- Wayne Township Athletic Facility (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 054° NE
- Tintle Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 215° SW
- Bride and Bull sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 015° N
- William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 062° NE
- High Mountain Park Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 027° NE
- High Mountain (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 026° NE
- Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 265° W
- Captain Eric M. Graupe (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 123° SE
- Inland Blue Acres (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 235° SW
- Lou Costello Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 108° E
- Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 030° NE
- American Flag Rock (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 030° NE
- Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 202° S
- Paterson 9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 109° E
- Franklin Clove (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 001° N
- Silentsiren (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 327° NW
- Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 235° SW
- Hawthorne Theaters (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 072° E
- Basalt Beach (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 023° NE
- Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 270° W
- Doctor's Island (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 326° NW
- L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 161° S
- Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 144° SE
- Beacon Hill Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 5.6 mi, 329° NW
- McDavitt's Point Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 325° NW
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About This Preakness Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Preakness, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.930376, -74.227646. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Preakness includes the ZIP code (07470), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Wayne Township School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
