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Shamong New Jersey Map

Explore Shamong, 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 Shamong, New Jersey

How to Use This Shamong, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.788982
Longitude	-74.737833
Population	7,200
Density	75.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08088
Area Code	856, 609
County Seat	Mount Holly

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About Shamong, New Jersey

Shamong is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,200. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Shamong is located at 39.7890°N, 74.7378°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08088.

Shamong reveals itself through the quiet, amber-hued waters of Springers Brook that trace a path through its low-lying landscape. It lies 6.7 miles east of Jackson, NJ (from Jackson, NJ: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-southeast of Medford. The terrain remains defined by the expansive, sandy stretches that support an environment uniquely distinct from the state’s northern elevations. Indian Mills Lake serves as a central point of reflection, mirroring the shifting clouds of a vast, open sky above the regional plains. Seven miles to the east, the silhouette of Sandy Ridge offers a subtle break in the horizon, grounding the perspective of those who traverse these quiet inland roads. The air here holds a distinct stillness, particularly during the transition of seasons when the light turns brittle and clear against the pines.

Shamong carries the weight of a long agricultural legacy, having evolved from early colonial land grants into a landscape defined by its productive soil and forestry roots. Local industry once favored the utilization of bog iron and timber, shaping the early economic architecture of the surrounding woods. Today, the economy leans toward a blend of residential stability and specialized small-scale commerce that honors the region’s rural heritage. Wharton State Forest anchors the southern boundary, providing a preserved expanse that dictates the pace and character of the local environment. Residents maintain a connection to this land through careful stewardship, ensuring that the legacy of these forests remains intact for future generations.

Shamong fosters a cultural identity that values privacy and a deliberate, unhurried pace of daily life. Wharton State Forest serves as a primary landmark for outdoor engagement, allowing for a deep, sensory immersion in the native pine and scrub oak ecosystems. During autumn, the local atmosphere is marked by the crispness of the harvest, drawing people together for seasonal gatherings that emphasize community continuity. While the area avoids the clamor of dense urban centers, its cultural pulse is found in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants and the preservation of its natural corridors. Notable individuals such as the historical figure Elizabeth Haddon, whose influence rippled through the early development of the surrounding region, remain part of the collective narrative that defines the social history of these inland woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dingletown Road Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 059° NE
New Jersey Audubon Society Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 219° SW
Shapiro (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 219° SW
Wharton State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 220° SW
Limited Practical Use Program (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 335° NW
Pipers Corner Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 336° NW
Headwater Park (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 334° NW
Burlington Co. Camps Acquisition (Local Park) — 3.8 mi, 334° NW
Medford Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 299° NW
Bear Swamp at Red Lion Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 017° N
Retreat Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 013° N
Original Abbie Studios (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 329° NW
Medford Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 329° NW
James Garfield Alloway Monument (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 113° SE
Tire Pully (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 280° W
Aqua Shot (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 279° W
Tractor Pull (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 280° W
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.1 mi, 158° S
Christopher Columbus Memorial (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 198° S
David Moore Monument (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 056° NE
Pakim Pond (Viewpoint) — 12.6 mi, 060° NE
Gardener's Cottage (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 357° N
Annex Art Gallery (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 357° N
Giant Troll Big Rusty (Public Artwork) — 13.8 mi, 340° N
CoCo Key Water Resort (Theme Park) — 15.6 mi, 310° NW
Regal Moorsetown Mall Stadium 12 & RPX (Cinema) — 16.0 mi, 312° NW
Platinum Playground (Theatre) — 16.0 mi, 195° S
Haddonfield Plays and Players (Theatre) — 16.7 mi, 293° NW
Greenfield Hall (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 297° NW
African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 204° SW

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