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Sparta New Jersey Map

Explore Sparta, 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 Sparta, New Jersey

How to Use This Sparta, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	41.033431
Longitude	-74.638495
Population	18,400
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07871
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Newton

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About Sparta, New Jersey

Sparta is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 18,400. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Sparta is located at 41.0334°N, 74.6385°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07871.

Sparta commands a rugged expanse of northern highlands characterized by deep woodland and the quiet persistence of ancient stone. It lies 6.0 miles north of Lake Hopatcong, NJ (from Lake Hopatcong, NJ: bearing 349°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Hopatcong. The Wallkill River winds through the lower terrain, carving a path that defines the local drainage and offers a cool, rhythmic pulse to the landscape. To the west, the Kittatinny Mountains rise like a serrated gray silhouette against the fading light of dusk, reminding observers of the vast geologic theater surrounding the valley. The immediate vicinity is softened by the presence of Lake Mohawk, which anchors the residential geography with its stillness, while the nearby Sparta Glen provides a sheltered passage of forested slopes and cool, shaded basins. Beyond these immediate features, the broader region is marked by the wild, untamed stretches of Stokes State Forest, where the canopy remains dense and undisturbed by the encroaching modern world.

Iron ore mining served as the bedrock for the early settlement of Sparta, drawing laborers and entrepreneurs to the subterranean wealth buried beneath these hills. The extraction of minerals dictated the initial pace of life, turning quiet woodlands into centers of industry where the clang of iron and the movement of heavy carts defined the daily struggle. As the mines eventually shuttered, the economy transitioned, shifting away from raw excavation toward a suburban stability supported by professional services and small-scale enterprise. The legacy of those early industrial days remains imprinted on the land, visible in the older structures and the deep, weathered cuts left in the earth. Today, Sparta functions as a place where the remnants of a hardworking past meet the quiet, deliberate growth of a modern residential corridor.

Sparta preserves a character defined by its blend of natural seclusion and the collective habits of its long-term residents. The Sparta Township Urban Space offers a local center for outdoor recreation, providing residents with a dedicated area to engage with the environment that has shaped their daily routines for generations. Notable figures such as the professional athlete Jim McGovern have emerged from this backdrop, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world of competitive sport. Local events often center around the seasonal shifts of the forest, reflecting a culture that pays close attention to the turning of the leaves and the cooling air of autumn. Whether through the quiet gatherings held near the water or the community festivals that mark the calendar, Sparta maintains an identity rooted in the specific, unhurried texture of life in the interior highlands.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sparta Township Athletic Facility (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 014° N
Ungerman Field (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 003° N
Sparta Avenue Stage (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 009° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 278° W
Sparta Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 344° N
Sparta Township Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 071° E
Kittatinny Valley State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 014° N
Station Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 025° NE
Pimple Hills (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 006° N
Weldon Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 126° SE
Wallkill Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 029° NE
Frying Pan Trees (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 138° SE
Paulinskill Valley Trail (State Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 321° NW
Sterling Hill Mining Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 027° NE
Headley Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 115° SE
The Jersey Boys’ Camp At New Wawayanda (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 254° W
Old Newton Burial Ground (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 285° W
Defenders of the Union (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 286° W
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.1 mi, 344° N · 12k acres
Ghost Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 8.2 mi, 073° E
13th Hour Haunted House (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 163° S
Slag Pile (Historic Ruins) — 10.0 mi, 123° SE
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.3 mi, 174° S
Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.5 mi, 253° W
Longo Planetarium (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 166° S
Surf Hill (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 033° NE
Cliff Jump (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 032° NE
Broadfoot and Broadfoot (Gallery) — 14.7 mi, 127° SE
Green M&M (Public Artwork) — 15.2 mi, 220° SW
Rosenkrans House and Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 305° NW

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