Silver Lake New Jersey Map

About Silver Lake, New Jersey

Silver Lake is a locality in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,011. The population density is 390.5 people per km². Silver Lake is located at 40.7803°N, 74.1815°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Silver Lake lies cradled in the gentle, rolling terrain of Cumberland County, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and distant salt marshes. It lies 1.5 miles north-east of East Orange, NJ (from East Orange, NJ: bearing 54°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-north-west of Bergen. The landscape here is a study in verdant quietude, a tapestry of dense woodland interspersed with sun-dappled clearings and the occasional expanse of open meadow. The lake itself, a mirror reflecting the ever-changing sky, is the heart of this locale, its shores fringed with reeds and the stoic silhouettes of mature trees. Even on the stillest days, a subtle whisper of movement can be felt, perhaps the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth or the almost imperceptible sigh of the wind through the leaves. Historically, Silver Lake's story is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of southern New Jersey, a region that once pulsed with the rhythm of farming and the bounty of the land. Though the precise origins of its settlement are lost to the mists of time, the echoes of those earlier days can still be discerned in the enduring spirit of industry and self-reliance that defines the area. The local economy, while diversified, still retains a connection to the natural world, with small businesses and agricultural enterprises contributing to the unique character of Silver Lake. It's a place where the passage of time feels measured not by the frantic ticking of clocks, but by the slow turning of the seasons and the quiet unfolding of everyday life.

About This Silver Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silver Lake, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.780348, -74.181475. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Silver Lake and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Silver Lake includes the ZIP code (07109), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Cumberland County (Bridgeton), and school district assignment (Belleville Town School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Silver Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.