Stanhope New Jersey Map

About Stanhope, New Jersey

Stanhope is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,552. The population density is 745.9 people per km². Stanhope is located at 40.9029°N, 74.7091°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Stanhope rests in a hollow where ancient hills, their slopes softened by centuries of wind and rain, embrace a valley floor that cradles the Musconetcong River. It lies 3.8 miles north-north-east of Mount Olive, NJ (from Mount Olive, NJ: bearing 19°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-north-west of Randolph. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a crispness that hints at the approaching evening, a scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of pine. Fields, patterned with the muted greens and browns of late summer, stretch towards the tree-lined horizon, broken by the occasional weathered barn or the glint of sunlight on a distant rooftop. The land itself seems to breathe a quiet resilience, the very contours of the terrain speaking of a long, slow shaping by forces that predate human memory. This is a place where the echoes of iron ore mining still resonate, a history that once fueled the furnaces and shaped the fortunes of Stanhope. The Morris Canal, though long dormant, once flowed through here, a vital artery connecting industries and communities, its towpaths now reclaimed by nature, offering shaded paths for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Today, while vestiges of its industrial past remain, a different kind of vitality pulses through Stanhope, a blend of quiet residential life and the steady hum of small businesses serving the needs of its inhabitants. The nearby lakes, shimmering expanses that reflect the ever-changing sky, draw those seeking solace and recreation, their shores a gentle reminder of the enduring natural beauty that defines this corner of the county.

About This Stanhope Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stanhope, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.902876, -74.709052. 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 Stanhope and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Stanhope includes the ZIP code (07874), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Sussex County (Newton), and school district assignment (Lenape Valley Regional 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 Stanhope is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.