Sunset Lake New Jersey Map
Sunset Lake, 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 Sunset Lake, Cumberland County.
Interactive Map of Sunset Lake, New Jersey
| City | Sunset Lake |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.450585 |
| Longitude | -75.232326 |
| Population | 1,194 |
| Density | 866.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sunset Lake, New Jersey
Sunset Lake is a locality in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,194. The population density is 866.2 people per km². Sunset Lake is located at 39.4506°N, 75.2323°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Sunset Lake rests in a quiet corner of Cumberland County, its waters reflecting the broad, often cloud-streaked sky that is characteristic of this part of southern New Jersey. It lies 1.6 miles north of Bridgeton, NJ (from Bridgeton, NJ: bearing 3°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-west of Pittsgrove. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of sandy soil, a legacy of ancient glacial deposits, now largely given over to agricultural fields and stands of mixed deciduous trees, their leaves rustling in the persistent breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and distant salt marsh. The lake itself, a placid expanse, is fringed with reeds and cattails, their dry stalks whispering secrets to the wind, and its surface, when still, is a mirror for the sprawling heavens. The air here often hangs heavy with a humid warmth, particularly in the summer months, but there is a refreshing coolness that rises from the water, a subtle counterpoint to the sun's embrace. The history of Sunset Lake is intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of southern New Jersey, a region that has long relied on the bounty of its fertile land. For generations, farms have checkerboarded the landscape, their crops of corn, soybeans, and various vegetables stretching towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the imprint of this agrarian heritage, with farmers' markets and roadside stands offering the season's harvest. The lake itself, though not a major commercial hub, provides a tranquil backdrop for recreation, a place where local families have gathered for decades, their laughter echoing across the water on warm afternoons. There's a sense of quiet resilience in Sunset Lake, a character shaped by the land and the steady, unhurried pace of life that has characterized this corner of the county for so long.
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About This Sunset Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunset Lake, 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 Sunset Lake and Cumberland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sunset Lake 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 Sunset Lake 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. |
