Vernon Valley New Jersey Map

About Vernon Valley, New Jersey

Vernon Valley is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,532. The population density is 142.4 people per km². Vernon Valley is located at 41.2368°N, 74.4871°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7461.

Vernon Valley unfolds as a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes softened by the persistent green of deciduous forests that climb towards the sky. It lies 6.7 miles west-south-west of Warwick, NY (from Warwick, NY: bearing 258°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-west of West Milford. Deep ravines, etched by the passage of countless seasons, cradle pockets of shadow and cool air, even on the brightest summer days. The Kittatinny Ridge, a formidable geological presence, forms a dramatic western boundary, its stony flanks a stark contrast to the gentler contours of the valley floor. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and the distant murmur of water, a constant reminder of the watershed that feeds the region. The history of Vernon Valley is deeply intertwined with the cycles of agriculture and, more recently, the promise of recreation. For generations, farms dotted the landscape, their fields a testament to the fertile soil that once supported a robust agricultural economy. While many of those fields have since surrendered back to woodland, the echoes of that past remain in the weathered barns and stone walls that still punctuate the terrain. Today, the valley finds its economic pulse in the tourism drawn by its natural beauty, particularly the ski resorts that transform its slopes into a winter playground. The nearby lakes, once vital for local industry, now offer serene vistas and opportunities for summer enjoyment, attracting a steady stream of visitors seeking respite from the city's clamor.

About This Vernon Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vernon Valley, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.236762, -74.487103. 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 Valley and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Vernon Valley includes the ZIP code (07418), 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 Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.