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Ridgefield New Jersey Map

Explore Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, New Jersey

How to Use This Ridgefield, New Jersey Map

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

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	Ridgefield
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Bergen County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.834267
Longitude	-74.00875
Population	11,501
Density	1746.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07657
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Hackensack
School District	Ridgefield Borough School District

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About Ridgefield, New Jersey

Ridgefield is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,501. The population density is 1746.2 people per km². Ridgefield is located at 40.8343°N, 74.0088°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Ridgefield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07657.

Ridgefield occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of Overpeck Creek as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 1.1 miles south-southwest of Palisades Park, NJ (from Palisades Park, NJ: bearing 211°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north of New York. The low-lying meadows surrounding the waterway offer a subtle, shifting light at dusk, casting long shadows across the marshy soil. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises toward the distant Great Hill, which stands as a silent sentry on the horizon. Despite its inland position, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the tides from Bowery Bay, located seven miles away. Residents often find quiet refuge at General Shaler Park, where the green expanse provides a necessary pause in the steady hum of suburban density.

Industrial growth has long shaped the history of Ridgefield, transforming early agricultural plots into a hub for trade and logistics. The proximity to vital transit corridors encouraged the development of warehousing and manufacturing facilities that anchor the local economy today. Workers move with a deliberate pace, sustaining a legacy of labor that echoes the industrious spirit of the region. This steady rhythm of commerce relies on the accessibility of the surrounding infrastructure, keeping the local market connected to broader metropolitan demands. While the landscape has evolved from its agrarian origins, the pragmatic character of the workforce remains a constant thread in the identity of Ridgefield.

Cultural life in Ridgefield reflects a diverse, hardworking population that values community connection over grand spectacle. Local gatherings often center around the shared spaces of the neighborhood, where the daily routines of life are played out with quiet consistency. While the area is not defined by singular monuments, the presence of General Shaler Park serves as the primary outdoor focal point for citizens seeking recreation. Those looking for more expansive terrain might travel to the distant Ramapo Mountain State Forest or follow the winding path of the Shore Trail, both offering a reprieve from the built environment. Though no singular historical figure claims this exact soil as their birthplace, the collective energy of the people who reside here contributes to the ongoing, unvarnished story of the state.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Marine Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 269° W
Ridgefield Borough Athletic Facility (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 101° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 060° NE
Overpeck County Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 360° N
Anka Painting Co., Inc (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 013° N
Pal Park Art Center (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 031° NE
Hackensack Meadowlands Preserve Area Parcel 1 - Meadowlark Tract (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 240° SW
September 11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 063° NE
Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation And Wildlife (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 227° SW
Fort Lee Museum at the Judge Moore House (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 065° NE
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 106° E
Welcome to Harlem (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 115° SE
Amiable Child Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 119° SE
Japanese Tori (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 120° SE
Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 114° SE
Minor Latham Playhouse (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 125° SE
Miller Theatre (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 127° SE
West side highway access (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 144° SE
Original brown stone houses (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 104° E
La casa de los Tenenbaums (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 103° E
Broadway Mall Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 144° SE
Children's Cultural Center of Native America (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 092° E
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 316° NW
Symphony Space (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 146° SE
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9 (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 120° SE
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 179° S
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 15.8 mi, 189° S · 47k acres

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