South Dennis New Jersey Map
South Dennis, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Dennis, Cape May County.
Interactive Map of South Dennis, New Jersey
| City | South Dennis |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.178448 |
| Longitude | -74.819889 |
| Population | 1,528 |
| Density | 98.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South Dennis, New Jersey
South Dennis is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,528. The population density is 98.2 people per km². South Dennis is located at 39.1784°N, 74.8199°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8245.
South Dennis rests on a quiet stretch of land, where the salt tang of the Atlantic is a constant, subtle presence carried on the breeze. It lies 14.7 miles south-south-east of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 154°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north of Middle. The terrain here is low-lying, a subtle mosaic of pine scrub, marsh grasses that rustle with an unseen life, and the occasional hardy oak. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to soften and bleed across the landscape, painting the weathered shingles of houses and the gentle swells of the bay with a honeyed light. Small, winding roads, edged by native flora, lead the eye toward glimpses of water, a constant reminder of the maritime world that shapes this place. The air itself often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a counterpoint to the briny exhalations of the nearby inlets. The history of South Dennis is deeply entwined with the maritime traditions of Cape May County, its economy once fueled by shipbuilding and the bounties of the sea. Generations of families, many with surnames that echo through the local directories, have called this place home, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the tides and the seasons. While the days of large-scale shipbuilding may have faded, a quiet industriousness persists, evident in the well-maintained boats moored in the creeks and the small businesses that cater to both residents and the steady stream of visitors drawn to the coastal charm. The legacy of those who first settled this land can still be felt in the close-knit character of South Dennis, a place where a shared history fosters a palpable sense of community.
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About This South Dennis Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Dennis, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 South Dennis and Cape May County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Dennis is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Dennis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
