Vernon Center New Jersey Map
Vernon Center, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Vernon Center, Sussex County.
Interactive Map of Vernon Center, New Jersey
| City | Vernon Center |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Sussex |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.1874 |
| Longitude | -74.5015 |
| Population | 1,503 |
| Density | 195.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Vernon Center Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Vernon Center, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Vernon Center is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Vernon Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
