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Upper Montclair New Jersey Map

Explore Upper Montclair, 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 Upper Montclair, New Jersey

How to Use This Upper Montclair, New Jersey Map

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

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	Upper Montclair
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Essex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.846211
Longitude	-74.201256
Population	13,146
Density	2132.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07043
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark
School District	Montclair Town School District

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About Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Upper Montclair is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 13,146. The population density is 2132.6 people per km². Upper Montclair is located at 40.8462°N, 74.2013°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07043.

Upper Montclair possesses a distinct topography defined by the rising slope of First Watchung Mountain, which anchors the western horizon in a steady, basalt embrace. It lies 1.5 miles north-northeast of Montclair, NJ (from Montclair, NJ: bearing 16°T), and is situated 4.9 miles northeast of Essex. The land here slopes gently toward the east, catching the amber light of late afternoon as it descends toward the lowlands. Nearby, the waters of Cedar Grove Reservoir provide a quiet stillness, reflecting the shifting sky just a mile from the residential streets. The Third River carves its path through the local terrain, offering a steady, rhythmic presence in the landscape. Though the coast remains some fifteen miles distant, a maritime saltiness occasionally travels inland, hinting at the proximity of Nutley Reach. Mountainside Park serves as the green center of the neighborhood, where the earth feels firm and the air carries the scent of damp soil and changing seasons.

Upper Montclair grew from early agrarian roots into a refined residential enclave that mirrored the expanding reach of the nineteenth-century rail lines. Commerce here has long favored the independent merchant, with village storefronts lining the tracks to serve the daily needs of commuters and families alike. The local economy shifted away from the mills and heavy industry found in the distant Preakness Valley, focusing instead on professional services and a stable, educated workforce. History remains visible in the architecture of the older homes, where craftsmanship from a different era still stands against the modern pace of the state. Even as the decades passed, the quiet industry of the neighborhood remained tethered to the transit hubs that link it to the wider world. The transition from farmland to suburbia was marked by a deliberate preservation of the canopy, ensuring that the older oaks and maples define the streets as much as the houses themselves.

Upper Montclair maintains a cultural character defined by an appreciation for the arts and a quiet, intellectual curiosity. The neighborhood serves as a waypoint for those who value proximity to the urban intensity of the region while maintaining a degree of separation. Notable landmarks include the historic train station, which serves as a frequent meeting point and a symbol of the neighborhood's enduring connection to the transit network. Famous individuals such as the author Mary Higgins Clark once found a home here, drawn by the balanced atmosphere and the shade of the mature trees. Residents often gather for local seasonal events that celebrate the specific rhythm of the calendar, favoring community engagement over large-scale spectacle. On quiet evenings, one might hear the distant, muffled roar of Passaic Falls, a reminder of the powerful geography that shapes the surrounding basin.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mountainside Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 332° NW
The Bellevue (Cinema) — 0.5 mi, 229° SW
Mills Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 324° NW
Montclair Hawk Watch (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 273° W
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 0.6 mi, 223° SW
Alonzo Bonzal Wildlife Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 042° NE
Brookdale Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 159° S
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 014° N
Fine Art Academy of Montclair (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 190° S
Community Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 307° NW
Tony Memorial Bench (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 199° S
Rifle Camp (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 011° N
Reservoir View (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 012° N
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 207° SW
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 045° NE
Montclair Film Cinema505 (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 203° SW
Colin McNeil (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 332° NW
Tug of War (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 056° NE
Clifton 9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 058° NE
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 134° SE
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 075° E
VanFossan Theater (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 176° S
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 312° NW
Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 095° E
William D. McDowell Observatory (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 130° SE
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 002° N
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 264° W
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 314° NW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.8 mi, 235° SW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.1 mi, 235° SW · 3,611 acres

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