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River Vale New Jersey Map

Explore River Vale, 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 River Vale, New Jersey

How to Use This River Vale, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.995375
Longitude	-74.012083
Population	9,900
Density	1350.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07675
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Hackensack

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About River Vale, New Jersey

River Vale is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,900. The population density is 1350.0 people per km². River Vale is located at 40.9954°N, 74.0121°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07675.

River Vale occupies a verdant expanse where the gentle, persistent current of the Pascack Brook defines the rhythms of the local landscape. It lies 1.1 miles east-northeast of Westwood, NJ (from Westwood, NJ: bearing 75°T), and is situated 7.4 miles northwest of Yonkers. The terrain here unfolds with a quiet grace, characterized by suburban residential pockets that maintain a respectful distance from the busier corridors of the region. Residents often look toward the distant silhouettes of the Watchung Mountains, which frame the western horizon in a soft, hazy violet during the twilight hours. The nearby Oradell Reservoir provides a reflective, calm surface that anchors the surrounding woodlands and offers a sense of stillness to the immediate environment. Although River Vale remains inland, the air carries a subtle, saline suggestion of the sea, drifting from the direction of Echo Bay some fourteen miles away.

Historical development in River Vale transitioned steadily from agricultural roots into a residential enclave that prioritizes environmental preservation and community space. The local economy functions largely as a professional hub, supporting a population that values both the convenience of modern infrastructure and the maintenance of quiet, tree-lined streets. Industry within the borders remains light and service-oriented, ensuring that the character of the land is preserved rather than dominated by heavy manufacturing. The proximity to the Saddle River Valley has historically influenced the settlement patterns, encouraging a blend of spacious lots and carefully managed natural buffers. Residents find that the daily pace is governed by the quietude of the local landscape, fostering an atmosphere where commerce serves the needs of the neighborhood without disrupting its essential calm.

River Vale maintains a distinct cultural identity anchored by the expansive grounds of the Pascack Brook County Park, which serves as a primary gathering space for seasonal recreation and communal engagement. The Shore Trail, situated a short distance away, invites those who seek a connection to the wider regional geography to explore the pathways that wind through the surrounding terrain. While the area is largely defined by its private character, it has been home to notable individuals such as the legendary jazz guitarist Les Paul, whose creative legacy adds a layer of artistic resonance to the local history. Public life often centers on educational and recreational milestones, where the shared interests of families and long-term inhabitants solidify the social bonds of the area. The collective spirit of River Vale remains quiet but firm, favoring an understated approach to civic life that prizes the integrity of the natural and built environment alike.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pascack Brook County Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 166° S
Westvale Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 225° SW
Westwood Fire Department Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 261° W
Beechwood Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 311° NW
Old Tappan Borough Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 017° N
Westwood Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 254° W
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 252° W
Wood Dale Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 326° NW
Christopher Scott Mueger (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 115° SE
Just Off Broadway Performing Arts Academy (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 290° W
Poplar Road Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 015° N
New Milford Plant of the Hackensack Water Company (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 192° S
CMX Cinemas - Closter Plaza (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 122° SE
Saint Anthony Holding Baby Jesus (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 079° E
Thomas Kinkade (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 227° SW
School House Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 261° W
Ice House (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 132° SE
Bergen County Zoological Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.6 mi, 204° SW
Eddy Pawiro-oelomo (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 189° S
Tallman Mountain State Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 065° NE
Opus One (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 259° W
Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.8 mi, 060° NE
Blauvelt State Park (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 035° NE
African Art Museum at the SMA (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 156° SE
Abandoned Tractor (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 297° NW
Trevor Park (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 116° SE
Garden Remants (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 106° E

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