Upper Greenwood Lake New Jersey Map

About Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey

Upper Greenwood Lake is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,319. The population density is 510.4 people per km². Upper Greenwood Lake is located at 41.1818°N, 74.3821°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Upper Greenwood Lake resides within a landscape of rolling hills and deep woodlands, a place where the air itself seems to thicken with the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 3.6 miles north-north-west of West Milford, NJ (from West Milford, NJ: bearing 348°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-south-west of Warwick. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: broad, placid stretches of water reflect the sky like polished obsidian, while steep, wooded slopes rise abruptly from the shore, their dense foliage a vibrant tapestry of greens and browns. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and casting long, dancing shadows. The quiet murmur of wind through the trees is often the only sound, punctuated occasionally by the distant call of a loon or the gentle lapping of waves against a hidden cove. This is a place where the natural world asserts its dominion, where human habitation feels like a respectful intrusion rather than a conquest. The history of Upper Greenwood Lake is inextricably linked to the waterways that define it, once powering mills and facilitating trade in a burgeoning industrial era. Though the echoes of those past endeavors have faded, a sense of industrious spirit still informs the character of Upper Greenwood Lake. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to the land and water, with many residents finding their livelihoods in close proximity to nature, be it through outdoor recreation or the quiet pursuit of artisanal crafts. The lake itself is a focal point, a summer haven for families and a year-round sanctuary for those who appreciate its serene beauty. Distinctive stone foundations, remnants of earlier settlements, peek through the undergrowth on many a hillside, silent witnesses to the generations who have called this verdant corner of Passaic County home.

About This Upper Greenwood Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.181762, -74.382098. 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 Upper Greenwood Lake and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Upper Greenwood Lake includes the ZIP code (07421), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (West Milford Township 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 Upper Greenwood Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.