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Vauxhall New Jersey Map

Explore Vauxhall, 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 Vauxhall, New Jersey

How to Use This Vauxhall, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.717383
Longitude	-74.283782
Population	5,251
Density	3442.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	07040, 07088
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark
School District	Union Township School District

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About Vauxhall, New Jersey

Vauxhall is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,251. The population density is 3442.1 people per km². Vauxhall is located at 40.7174°N, 74.2838°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 07040, 07088.

Vauxhall occupies a landscape defined by the steady, unceasing movement of the East Branch Rahway River as it carves a path through the terrain.

The water provides a rhythmic cadence to the neighborhood, flowing past the green expanse of Grasmere Park where the light often catches the silver surface of the stream at dusk. To the east, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the distant Newark Reach, reminding residents of the proximity to the wider world beyond the inland horizon. Rising slightly above the surrounding development, Nook Hill offers a modest vantage point from which one might observe the changing weather patterns rolling across the region. Butler Pond sits quietly three miles away, its stillness contrasting with the active currents that define the hydrology of the valley. Those walking through the woods near the riverbed often notice how the shadows lengthen across the grass, grounding Vauxhall in a persistent, quiet geography.

Vauxhall emerged from a history of localized development that gradually transitioned from agricultural roots into the suburban density characteristic of the surrounding region. The local economy evolved alongside the shifting demands of the state, moving away from early land-use patterns toward a diverse service and professional sector. Small-scale industrial remnants still echo the labor-intensive past, though the primary focus of the modern economy now rests on commerce and the daily transit of a working population. This economic transformation mirrors the broader development of the corridor, where the quiet industry of yesterday has been replaced by the steady hum of modern suburban life. Residents recognize that the character of Vauxhall remains tied to this transition, balancing the memory of its foundational work with the needs of contemporary inhabitants. The rhythm of the workweek dictates the pulse of the streets, maintaining a functional, pragmatic atmosphere that honors the legacy of those who built the local infrastructure.

Cultural life in Vauxhall thrives on the diversity of its residents, who bring a varied range of perspectives to the daily interactions that define the neighborhood. Grasmere Park serves as a focal point for communal gatherings, acting as a shared living room where local events and seasonal celebrations unfold under the open sky. While the area is modest in its architectural footprint, the spirit of the people contributes a vibrancy that transcends the physical scale of the buildings. Notable figures, such as the acclaimed singer Whitney Houston, spent formative years in the vicinity, leaving an indelible mark on the local consciousness that persists long after their departure. This connection to artistic excellence provides a quiet sense of pride, influencing the aspirations of the younger generations who grow up near the banks of the East Branch Rahway River. Vauxhall maintains its integrity by fostering these human threads, ensuring that the identity of the place is defined as much by its people as by its geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Old Short Hills Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 283° W
J.C. Conlon Soccer Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 170° S
Rabkin Sports Copmplex (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 171° S
Union Co (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 241° SW
Rahway River Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 235° SW
Tenth Muse Gallery (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 019° N
Maplewood Theaters (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 021° N
South Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 329° NW
Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 311° NW
Bow Tie Cinemas South Orange (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 031° NE
African Adventure (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 003° N
Amazing Asia (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 003° N
Australian Outback (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 004° N
Big Cat Country (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 004° N
Lamonaco Perry Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 172° S
September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 226° SW
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 164° S
Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 205° SW
Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 194° S
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.9 mi, 203° SW
Girl Scout Cabin (#10) (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 248° W
Lake Surprise Boathouse (#11) (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 247° SW
Liberty Theatre (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 136° SE
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 083° E
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.9 mi, 273° W · 16k acres
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3 (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.2 mi, 279° W · 34 acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.2 mi, 276° W · 3,611 acres
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 341° N
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.9 mi, 147° SE · 47k acres

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