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Roxbury New Jersey Map

Explore Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, New Jersey

How to Use This Roxbury, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.87311
Longitude	-74.64665
Population	22,700
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07852
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Morristown

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About Roxbury, New Jersey

Roxbury is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,700. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Roxbury is located at 40.8731°N, 74.6466°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07852.

Roxbury reveals a landscape defined by the steady, quiet passage of Drakes Brook as it cuts through the earth. It lies 3.1 miles west-northwest of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 286°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-northeast of Mount Olive. The local terrain is anchored by the Succasunna Plains, which offer a flat, open expanse contrasting with the distant, hazy silhouette of the Kittatinny Mountains on the horizon. Residents often look toward the gentle elevation of the land, finding tranquility in the nearby High Bridge Branch River Greenway that provides a consistent, verdant thread through the geography. Water plays a subtle role in the environment, with Mountain Pond resting only two miles away to catch the late afternoon light. The air here feels distinct, carrying the scent of deep inland soil and the seasonal shifts of a region far removed from any maritime influence.

Roxbury grew from early colonial roots into a place where industry once defined the rhythm of daily existence. The local economy transitioned over time from traditional agrarian pursuits to the modern, diverse commercial sectors that currently organize the labor of the population. Mills and iron-related activities shaped the early development of the region, leaving behind a legacy of hard work that still informs the local identity. Today, the commercial corridors reflect a shift toward professional services and retail, maintaining a practical, industrious spirit. One observes how the infrastructure reflects this history, with legacy pathways and residential grids following the contours established during the town's primary formative years. The fiber of the community remains tied to this evolution, balancing the preservation of older sites with the needs of a contemporary, working-class populace.

Roxbury maintains a character forged by a blend of suburban density and a lingering sense of individual autonomy. Residents often gather at local landmarks or participate in community-wide events that define the calendar, such as seasonal festivals held in the public centers. The cultural life is marked by a quiet diligence, reflected in the way neighbors interact and maintain their properties throughout the changing weather. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it has served as a formative space for individuals like the musician Bruce Dickinson, who spent part of his youth within these surroundings. The High Bridge Branch River Greenway serves as a common ground where the pace of life slows, allowing for moments of reflection away from the busy transit routes. Whether under the gray skies of November or the bright sun of July, the town holds onto a steady, grounded identity that favors substance over display.

Nearby Outdoor Places

High Bridge Branch River Greenway (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 337° NW
Brookside Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 169° S
Horseshoe Lake (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 144° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 185° S
Veterans Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 260° W
West Morris Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 153° SE
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.7 mi, 096° E
Berkshire Valley Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 027° NE
Hopatcong State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 338° N
Black River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 185° S
Longo Planetarium (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 106° E
13th Hour Haunted House (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 055° NE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 302° NW
Mt Olive 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 263° W
North Star Seating (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 264° W
Pentagon Platform (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 264° W
Lewis Forge Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 165° S
Sussex Branch Trail (State Recreation Area) — 5.2 mi, 303° NW
Teepee Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.0 mi, 294° NW
Bockoven Sawmill (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 167° S
Legend Rock (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 138° SE
Children Reading on a Bench (Public Artwork) — 9.3 mi, 235° SW
Canvas And Grapes (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 120° SE
David and Carol Lackland Center (Theatre) — 10.0 mi, 259° W
AMC Headquarters 10 (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 120° SE
Frying Pan Trees (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 008° N
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 10.4 mi, 251° W
Peapack Gallery Paintings (Gallery) — 10.9 mi, 183° S
Sparta Avenue Stage (Theatre) — 11.3 mi, 002° N
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.0 mi, 149° SE · 16k acres

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