Explore Somerdale, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Somerdale, 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 Somerdale.
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 | Somerdale |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Camden County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.844003 |
| Longitude | -75.022669 |
| Population | 5,566 |
| Density | 1543.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 08083 |
| Area Code | 856, 609 |
| County Seat | Camden |
| School District | Sterling High School School District |
Somerdale displays a quiet, inland character defined by the steady movement of the Gravelly Run as it flows through the landscape. It lies 1.5 miles west-southwest of Echelon, NJ (from Echelon, NJ: bearing 258°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south of Morris. The local terrain remains modest and level, holding a stillness that feels removed from the bustle of larger, distant centers. Kirkwood Lake sits only a mile away, offering a reflective surface that catches the golden, heavy light of late afternoon. On the horizon, the faint suggestion of Sandy Ridge reminds observers of the larger, distant geography that frames this stretch of the region. Residents often find a sense of grounding at the Earl W. Schilling Memorial Field, where the open space allows for a clear view of the changing sky.
Somerdale preserves a history rooted in the transition from quiet agrarian tracts to the suburban rhythms of the modern era. The local economy draws strength from its position within the broader regional grid, supporting businesses that serve the daily needs of its residents. While industrial activity has evolved significantly over the decades, the area maintains a functional, industrious spirit that honors its past. The proximity to the expansive woodlands of Wharton State Forest serves as a reminder of the wilder, uncultivated landscapes that once defined the surrounding territory. Commerce here moves with a deliberate, pragmatic pace, reflecting the habits of people who value both efficiency and the stability of their surroundings.
Somerdale fosters a culture of neighborly connection, where the shared use of community spaces defines the social fabric. The Earl W. Schilling Memorial Field serves as a primary gathering point, hosting events that bring families and friends together under the wide, clear dome of the local atmosphere. While the area does not host grand national monuments, it holds the quiet dignity of a place where generations have built their lives in steady succession. The daily life of Somerdale remains unpretentious, defined by the sound of the wind through the trees and the predictable turn of the seasons. Those who live here appreciate the balance of a manageable scale, finding beauty in the simple intersections of suburban life and the natural world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Somerdale, New Jersey. Coordinates: 39.844003, -75.022669. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Somerdale includes the ZIP code (08083), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Camden County (Camden), and school district assignment (Sterling High School School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |