Explore Upper Saddle River, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Upper Saddle River, 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 Saddle River.
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 Saddle River |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.05843 |
| Longitude | -74.098476 |
| Population | 8,353 |
| Density | 614.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 07458 |
| Area Code | 973, 862 |
| County Seat | Hackensack |
| School District | Northern Highlands Regional School District |
Upper Saddle River reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Saddle River, which marks the low-lying contours of the terrain. It lies 2.2 miles east of Ramsey, NJ (from Ramsey, NJ: bearing 88°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-southeast of Ramapo. The land here rises and falls in modest, measured swells, creating a terrestrial rhythm that feels both ancient and settled. Only three miles away, the broader expanse of the Saddle River Valley opens to provide a sense of scale against the sky. Toward the horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of Monroe Ridge serves as a silent witness to the changing light of the seasons. Residents often find solace in the Borough of Upper Saddle River Wooded Lot, a local space that preserves the quiet complexity of the native woodland.
Early settlement in Upper Saddle River grew from the needs of an agrarian society, where the fertile soil and access to water fostered a steady, self-reliant economy. Over generations, the character of local industry transitioned from the rhythms of the farm to the modern demands of professional corridors and specialized commerce. While the landscape has been reshaped by suburban development, the memory of those foundational years remains etched in the preservation of historic homes and stone walls. The economy now thrives on a foundation of intellectual capital and service-based enterprises that value proximity to regional hubs. This evolution has maintained a deliberate pace, favoring a quiet stability over the frantic energy of nearby urban centers.
Cultural life in Upper Saddle River is marked by an understated dignity, where the community gathers around seasonal traditions and the shared stewardship of local spaces. The town serves as a quiet enclave for those who appreciate a contemplative existence, far removed from the clamor of coastal life. Notable figures such as the accomplished musician Les Paul once found a sense of privacy here, reflecting the area’s ability to offer a sanctuary for those who have seen the wider world. Residents might venture seven miles out to test their resolve on the Cannonball Trail, or observe the stillness of Moores Pond on a clear, crisp afternoon. Such moments define the spirit of the place, grounding the inhabitants in a landscape that demands little but offers a deep, enduring sense of order.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Coordinates: 41.05843, -74.098476. 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 Upper Saddle River includes the ZIP code (07458), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Northern Highlands Regional School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |