Victory Lakes New Jersey Map

About Victory Lakes, New Jersey

Victory Lakes is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,577. The population density is 223.4 people per km². Victory Lakes is located at 39.6332°N, 74.9660°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Victory Lakes lies in a gentle embrace of South Jersey's coastal plain, a landscape defined by its subtle elevations and the pervasive, sweet scent of pine needles that hangs in the humid air. It lies 4.1 miles south-south-east of Monroe Gloucester County, NJ (from Monroe Gloucester County, NJ: bearing 160°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-east of Gloucester. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of low-lying woodlands, where the sun, even at midday, filters through a canopy of mature oaks and maples in softened, dusty shafts, and more open fields that hint at the agricultural past. The waterways that give Victory Lakes its name are not grand rivers but a series of interconnected ponds and marshes, their surfaces often mirroring the sky with an almost startling clarity, broken only by the lazy flight of dragonflies or the sudden, startled splash of a hidden frog. The character of Victory Lakes is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land itself seems to breathe a slow, steady rhythm, unhurried by the clamor of larger settlements. The history of Victory Lakes is deeply rooted in the rich, dark soil that once supported extensive cranberry bogs, a legacy still echoed in the occasional, weathered barn and the faint, earthy aroma that rises after a summer rain. This agricultural heritage, particularly its role in the cranberry industry, shaped the early economy and the very fabric of life here, fostering a self-reliance and a close-knit community. While the bogs have largely receded, replaced by residential development and the encroaching natural beauty, the spirit of that industrious past remains, a subtle undercurrent in the local character. Today, Victory Lakes thrives on a blend of residential appeal and a connection to the surrounding natural areas, offering a peaceful sanctuary that draws residents seeking a quieter existence, punctuated by the chirping chorus of cicadas on warm evenings and the distant call of gulls from the nearby coastline.

About This Victory Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Victory Lakes, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.633171, -74.966002. 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 Victory Lakes and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Victory Lakes includes the ZIP code (08094), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), and school district assignment (Monroe 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 Victory Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.