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Rumson New Jersey Map

Explore Rumson, 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 Rumson, New Jersey

How to Use This Rumson, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.362067
Longitude	-74.00451
Population	7,343
Density	559.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07760
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Freehold
School District	Rumson Borough School District

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About Rumson, New Jersey

Rumson is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,343. The population density is 559.5 people per km². Rumson is located at 40.3621°N, 74.0045°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Rumson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07760.

Rumson occupies a singular peninsula where the land yields gracefully to the influence of the tides. It lies 3.8 miles east-northeast of Red Bank, NJ (from Red Bank, NJ: bearing 63°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-northeast of Ocean. The Navesink River defines the northern and western boundaries, its brackish currents mirroring the shifting grays of a heavy sky. To the east, the Atlantic Ocean waits just a mile away, sending a briny dampness that clings to the late afternoon air. Residents often find solace in the quiet green space of Piping Rock Park, a local sanctuary that anchors the interior landscape. Across the water, the modest form of Barley Point Island breaks the horizon, serving as a silent sentinel against the wider expanse of the harbor.

Rumson traces its roots to early colonial settlement, evolving from scattered agricultural tracts into a refined residential enclave. The local economy long ago moved away from its agrarian origins, shifting toward a professional landscape defined by proximity to larger metropolitan hubs. Wealth here is quiet, reflected in the preservation of historic estates that favor architectural restraint over ostentatious display. Industry in Rumson is primarily service-oriented, supporting a populace that values the privacy afforded by its peninsular geography. Far to the west, the distant silhouette of the Mount Pleasant Hills offers a faint, jagged reminder of the rugged terrain found deeper in the state. Even the nearby Shippees Pond, though small, remains a quiet testament to the town's commitment to maintaining its internal natural character.

Rumson maintains a cultural pulse that is measured and deliberate, favoring tradition and a strong sense of civic continuity. The rhythm of daily life is punctuated by seasonal regattas on the river and the casual gathering of neighbors at local landmarks. Notable figures, such as the musician Bruce Springsteen, have long found the quietude of this region a suitable backdrop for creative work. Events in Rumson often center on the water, celebrating the maritime heritage that continues to shape the identity of those who live between the river and the sea. The atmosphere remains steadfastly rooted in a suburban sensibility that prizes legacy and the slow passage of time. One might observe the light fading over the water at dusk, casting a long, golden clarity across the lawns and lanes that define the character of the place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mercer Field (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 160° S
Piping Rock Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 025° NE
Bird Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 309° NW
Pond Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 001° N
Gunning Island (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 113° SE
Fair Haven Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 250° W
Waterfowl (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 043° NE
Navesink River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 060° NE
Seabright Beach (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 091° E
Monmouth Beach (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 131° SE
Battery Lewis (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 023° NE
Highlands Army Air Defense Command Bunker (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 015° N
Navesink Light Station (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 022° N
Twin Lights Mystery Cannon (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 023° NE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 031° NE · 47k acres
9/11 Memorial Dove (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 360° N
Fort Monmouth Avenue of Memories (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 208° SW
Count Basie Theater (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 255° W
Two River Theatre Company (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 257° W
Allen House (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 229° SW
Nike Missile (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 010° N
Swimming River Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.5 mi, 241° SW
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 179° S
Tinton Falls (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 232° SW
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 282° W
Holmes Hendrickson House (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 275° W
Longstreet Farm Animals (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.4 mi, 273° W
Madame Marie's (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 178° S
The Collective Art Tank (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 182° S
Cheesequake State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 304° NW

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