Explore Troy Hills, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Troy Hills |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Morris County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.852877 |
| Longitude | -74.392096 |
| Population | 5,081 |
| Density | 681.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 07054 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| County Seat | Morristown |
| School District | Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District |
Troy Hills emerges from the inland landscape as a quiet expanse defined by the persistent, silver ribbon of Troy Brook. It lies 1.8 miles east of Parsippany, NJ (from Parsippany, NJ: bearing 101°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west-northwest of Essex. This waterway carves a deliberate path through the terrain, anchoring the low-lying fields and providing a rhythmic pulse to the surrounding environment. Forge Pond sits as a still, reflective presence nearby, its surface often mirroring the changing colors of the sky as dusk settles over the grass. To the west, the distant silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain provides a rugged, permanent backdrop that frames the horizon. The vast, protected acreage of the Troy Meadows Preserve offers a sanctuary for local flora and fauna, maintaining a sense of wild, open space amidst the surrounding development.
History in Troy Hills is written in the transition from early agricultural roots to the steady, industrious rhythms of a modern suburban economy. The land was long shaped by the labor of those who cleared the brush and worked the soil, eventually giving way to a diverse commercial landscape. Professional centers and local enterprises now populate the area, drawing energy from the proximity to major transit routes that slice through the region. Despite the influx of commerce, the atmosphere retains a grounded, pragmatic character reminiscent of the working-class lyricism found in regional literature. The proximity to the Rockaway Valley further influences the area, as the geography naturally funnels the flow of people and goods through the corridor. Residents carry on the quiet tradition of persistence, balancing the demands of a modern economy with the enduring stillness of the local environment.
Cultural life in Troy Hills reflects a blend of historical legacy and the measured pace of contemporary daily existence. Local gatherings often center around the shared spaces of the community, where the changing seasons dictate the tempo of public life. While the region is largely defined by its own internal character, it remains connected to the broader, complex identity of the state. Notable individuals who have spent time in or near this region often find inspiration in the unassuming beauty of the meadows and the quiet, introspective quality of the landscape. Landmarks of significance are fewer here than in the dense urban centers, yet the simple integrity of the preserved natural areas stands as a testament to the local value placed on the environment. The air carries a crisp, inland quality, particularly during the transition of seasons when the light turns amber and long shadows stretch across the fields of Troy Hills.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Troy Hills, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.852877, -74.392096. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Troy Hills includes the ZIP code (07054), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |