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Towaco New Jersey Map

Explore Towaco, 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 Towaco, New Jersey

How to Use This Towaco, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.922043
Longitude	-74.345428
Population	5,624
Density	362.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07082
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Morristown
School District	Montville Township School District

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About Towaco, New Jersey

Towaco is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,624. The population density is 362.1 people per km². Towaco is located at 40.9220°N, 74.3454°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07082.

Towaco rises from the earth as a series of quiet, verdant slopes that define the character of the northern New Jersey interior. It lies 2.1 miles east-northeast of Montville, NJ (from Montville, NJ: bearing 76°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-northwest of Essex. The Morris Canal traces a historic path through the landscape, serving as a silent reminder of the industrial ambition that once flowed through these corridors. Beyond the immediate terrain, the Pompton Plains stretch out toward the horizon, offering a flat, expansive counterpoint to the higher ground. Lake Montowac rests just a short distance away, its surface often catching the amber light of a late afternoon sun. Residents find respite in the Montville Township Conservation Area, where the dense undergrowth and quiet trails provide a natural sanctuary from the suburban pace.

Towaco grew from a landscape defined by the movement of goods and the steady labor of those who navigated the local waterways. The early economy relied heavily on the transit of coal and iron, utilizing the engineering marvel of the Morris Canal to link disparate corners of the state. Over time, the heavy machinery and trade networks transitioned into a more specialized industrial base, favoring precision manufacturing and professional services. Today, the local economy reflects a transition from the grit of the nineteenth century into the polished, service-oriented reality of the modern corridor. Commerce hums with a steady, predictable rhythm, supported by a workforce that values both local heritage and regional connectivity.

Towaco maintains a cultural identity that balances a suburban sense of order with the lingering echoes of its rural origins. The influence of the Second Watchung Mountain looms on the horizon, providing a permanent, jagged backdrop to the daily lives of those who traverse the local streets. Notable figures such as the legendary baseball player Yogi Berra lived in the vicinity, adding a layer of athletic history to the regional narrative. Life here moves with a deliberate pulse, punctuated by seasonal gatherings at the Montville Township Conservation Area and the occasional excursion toward the distant, rushing water of Passaic Falls. Those who dwell in Towaco often look toward the distant silhouettes of the Norvin Green State Forest, finding in the changing leaves and shifting shadows a quiet, constant beauty.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Montville Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 328° NW
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 152° SE
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 246° SW
Camp Dawson (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 355° N
Montville Township Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 291° W
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 054° NE
Great Piece Meadows (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 151° SE
Starkey Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 240° SW
Montville Basin Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 004° N
Division of Parks and Forestry Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 060° NE
"limestone" Quarry (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 315° NW
Knoll Park and Country Club (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 227° SW
Stone Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 315° NW
Parsippany Play House (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 221° SW
Morgan Place Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 314° NW
Tripod Rock (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 323° NW
Bear Rock (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 318° NW
Whale Head Rock (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 326° NW
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 251° W
Broadfoot and Broadfoot (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 252° W
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 194° S
Infinite Scenic (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 084° E
Washington Street Bridge (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 241° SW
Jersey City Water Works (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 241° SW
Courage and Compassion (Public Artwork) — 4.8 mi, 213° SW
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 115° SE
Silentsiren (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 052° NE
Beacon Hill Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 6.3 mi, 031° NE
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.4 mi, 199° S · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.6 mi, 200° S · 3,611 acres

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