Vernon Center New Jersey Map

About Vernon Center, New Jersey

Vernon Center is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,503. The population density is 195.3 people per km². Vernon Center is located at 41.1874°N, 74.5015°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Vernon Center, a place where rolling hills begin their ascent toward the Kittatinny Ridge, is a landscape of dappled sunlight and shadowed hollows. It lies 8.0 miles west-north-west of West Milford, NJ (from West Milford, NJ: bearing 299°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-south-west of Warwick. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent that hints at the nearby forests and the distant, unseen waters. Fields of emerald green, punctuated by the darker, more somber hues of dense woodland, stretch out beneath a sky that often seems a vast, pale blue canvas. The terrain itself, a mosaic of gentle slopes and occasional abrupt rises, dictates the very character of the place, guiding the eye and the footfall through a quiet, unassuming beauty. The rhythm of life in Vernon Center is set by the changing seasons, by the crow of a distant rooster at dawn, and the slow, deliberate turning of the earth by its inhabitants. The history of Vernon Center is intrinsically linked to the land and the resilient spirit of those who have worked it. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and abundant timber, established farms and small mills, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the surrounding countryside. While no single industry dominates today, agriculture remains a vital thread, with local produce finding its way to farm stands and regional markets, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. The echoes of past generations can be felt in the weathered barns and the quiet lanes, where life unfolds at a pace that allows for reflection and a deep appreciation of the natural world that cradles Vernon Center. The proximity to larger urban centers has brought new influences, yet the core character of Vernon Center, rooted in its pastoral setting and the quiet strength of its community, remains steadfast.

About This Vernon Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vernon Center, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.1874, -74.5015. 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 Vernon Center and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Vernon Center includes the ZIP code (07462), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Sussex County (Newton), and school district assignment (Vernon 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 Vernon Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.