Richland New Jersey Map

About Richland, New Jersey

Richland is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 639. The population density is 99.5 people per km². Richland is located at 39.4918°N, 74.8707°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Richland unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, sandy soils of the Pine Barrens, a region where pine and oak trees stand sentinel over a terrain that breathes the humid air of the South Jersey coast. It lies 8.3 miles east of Vineland, NJ (from Vineland, NJ: bearing 87°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-east of Cumberland. The land here is not dramatic; it is a softly rolling expanse, punctuated by the occasional shimmering dark water of a cranberry bog or the whispering reeds of a shallow creek. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in diffused shafts, illuminating the rust-colored earth and the intricate patterns of fallen needles. There is a quiet stillness that pervades Richland, a sense of being held within the embrace of the ancient forest, where the air carries the faint, sweet scent of pine resin and damp earth, a constant reminder of the natural world's persistent presence. The history of Richland is deeply intertwined with the cranberry bogs that dot its surroundings, a testament to the region's long-standing agricultural economy. For generations, the cultivation of these tart, crimson berries has been the lifeblood of this community, shaping its rhythms and its identity. The water-laden fields, meticulously managed, reflect the sky in their shallow depths, a mirror to the passing clouds and the changing seasons. Beyond the bogs, the proximity to the broader Atlantic County landscape suggests a connection to the wider world, though life in Richland often moves at its own unhurried pace, a gentle cadence dictated by the sun, the rain, and the enduring allure of the land itself.

About This Richland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richland, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.491783, -74.870724. 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 Richland and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Richland includes the ZIP code (08350), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment (Buena Regional 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 Richland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.