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Ramsey New Jersey Map

Explore Ramsey, 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 Ramsey, New Jersey

How to Use This Ramsey, New Jersey Map

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

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.

CityRamsey
StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyBergen County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude41.057319
Longitude-74.140977
Population14,798
Density1038.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code07446
Area Code973, 862
County SeatHackensack
School DistrictRamsey Borough School District

About Ramsey, New Jersey

Ramsey is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 14,798. The population density is 1038.3 people per km². Ramsey is located at 41.0573°N, 74.1410°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Ramsey is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07446.

Ramsey unfolds across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Valentine Brook, which carves its path through the terrain. It lies 2.2 miles south of Mahwah, NJ (from Mahwah, NJ: bearing 176°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Paterson.

This waterway acts as a natural pulse for the region, drawing the eye toward the gentle elevation of Campgaw Mountain three miles to the west. Beyond the residential streets, the land gives way to the verdant expanse of Ramapo Mountain State Forest six miles out, while Havemeyer Hollow sits in the distance as a quiet basin. Residents often find respite in the immediate green space of OKane Park, where the air holds the crisp, clean scent of inland earth. Toward the periphery, the Cannonball Trail offers a five-mile stretch for those seeking to measure the depth of the woods. On summer afternoons, the light catches the surface of Cooks Pond, leaving the water to shimmer like a polished stone against the darkening tree line.

Ramsey grew from a modest settlement into a place where the rhythm of trade and labor remains steady and deliberate. The local economy evolved from early agricultural roots to a modern framework that supports diverse professional services and retail sectors. Industry here is marked by a quiet efficiency, favoring stability over the erratic booms found in larger metropolitan centers. Generations of families have anchored their lives to this soil, building a legacy of commerce that respects the town's original, industrious character. The transition from a quiet stop along the rail line to a refined suburban hub has been managed with a careful eye toward maintaining a functional, productive atmosphere. In the early morning, the quiet hum of commuters and business owners suggests a populace that values both its history and its forward-looking ambition.

Cultural life in Ramsey centers on a shared appreciation for tradition and the small, meaningful gatherings that define a close-knit population. The town serves as a gathering point where local events and seasonal celebrations reinforce a sense of collective identity. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary guitarist Les Paul stands out as a figure who found a home in the region, bringing a touch of global artistic significance to the local landscape. Landmark structures throughout the district mirror the architectural evolution of the past century, providing a visual narrative of growth and persistence. Residents often congregate at community venues to mark the changing seasons, ensuring that the human spirit remains as vibrant as the natural surroundings. Through such connections, the people of Ramsey preserve a distinct character that feels both grounded and thoughtfully cultivated.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Finch Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 336° NW
  • OKane Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 251° W
  • Ramsey Borough Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 279° W
  • Crestwood Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 171° S
  • Darlington County Park and Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 264° W
  • 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 171° S
  • Abandoned Tractor (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 146° SE
  • Celery Farm (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 155° SE
  • Osprey Platform (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 145° SE
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 283° W
  • Old Waldwick School Bell (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 173° S
  • Waldwick 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 166° S
  • Halifax Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 316° NW
  • Lafayette Theatre (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 353° N
  • Mill Race Ruins (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 299° NW
  • Town of Ramapo Challenger Learning Center (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 022° N
  • Harriman State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 351° N
  • Ringwood State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 310° NW
  • Steel Water Tower Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 274° W
  • School House Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 154° SE
  • Opus One (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 168° S
  • Special Delivery (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 167° S
  • Basalt Beach (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 211° SW
  • Just Off Broadway Performing Arts Academy (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 125° SE
  • Westwood Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.3 mi, 129° SE
  • Thomas Kinkade (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 152° SE
  • RMAA Barn Gallery (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 313° NW
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 14.4 mi, 350° N · 110k acres

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About This Ramsey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ramsey, New Jersey. Coordinates: 41.057319, -74.140977. 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 Ramsey includes the ZIP code (07446), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Ramsey Borough School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.