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West Orange New Jersey Map

Explore West Orange, 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 West Orange, New Jersey

How to Use This West Orange, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.798711
Longitude	-74.239035
Population	47,100
Density	2200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07052
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Newark

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About West Orange, New Jersey

West Orange is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 47,100. The population density is 2200.0 people per km². West Orange is located at 40.7987°N, 74.2390°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07052.

West Orange occupies a landscape defined by the persistent flow of the Rahway River, which carves a path through the terrain as it heads toward the distant, shimmering expanse of Arlington Reach. It lies 1.4 miles east-northeast of Essex, NJ (from Essex, NJ: bearing 79°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-northeast of Union County. The elevation rises toward the prominence of Stony Hill, offering a firm vantage point above the surrounding basin. Residents find a quiet connection to the natural world within the borders of Eagle Rock Reservation, where the light at dusk filters through the canopy to catch the damp earth. Though the air often carries the faint, salt-tinged promise of the coast fifteen miles away, the immediate surroundings remain grounded in the dense, suburban architecture of the region. The proximity to Butler Pond provides a localized stillness, a mirror for the sky that sits five miles from the center of daily life.

West Orange evolved from its early industrial roots into a diverse center of commerce and residential life that mirrors the complex growth of the state. The economy has shifted over time, moving away from the heavy manufacturing that once defined the horizon to embrace modern professional services and varied local industries. Innovation remains a part of the regional identity, as the workforce balances traditional labor with the demands of an interconnected, contemporary marketplace. The physical environment reflects this transition, with older, sturdy structures standing alongside newer developments that accommodate a growing population. Workers commute along established corridors, participating in a rhythm of production that keeps the local economy in constant motion.

Cultural character in West Orange emerges from a blend of historical legacy and the diverse voices of those who call the area their own. The town is widely recognized as the site where Thomas Edison established his laboratory, a place where the invention of the motion picture camera and the phonograph forever altered the trajectory of modern life. Visitors often congregate at the sites associated with his work, grounding the local identity in a history of profound technological advancement. Community events throughout the year foster a sense of shared purpose, drawing people together in public spaces that celebrate local achievement and artistic expression. The influence of such a significant historical figure remains palpable, lending a weight of intellectual curiosity to the daily atmosphere of the streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Eagle Rock Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 328° NW
9/11 Search and Rescue Dogs (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 007° N
Michael Leo Delahunty (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 012° N
AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9 (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 249° W
Francis A Byrne Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 231° SW
Alden Street Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 154° SE
The Clairidge (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 045° NE
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 037° NE
Keep Creating Art Wellness Center (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 057° NE
Center Stage Gallery (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 068° E
Hurrell Field (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 079° E
Watsessing Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 127° SE
Tony Memorial Bench (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 041° NE
VanFossan Theater (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 098° E
South Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 222° SW
Bear Country (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 225° SW
Big Cat Country (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 224° SW
Birds of Prey (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 224° SW
Great Plains (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 226° SW
Prudential Concert Grove (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 135° SE
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 071° E
Bramhall Terrace (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 211° SW
Newark ArtSpace (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 134° SE
The Bent (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 141° SE
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 295° NW
Great Piece Meadows (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 315° NW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.4 mi, 244° SW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.7 mi, 243° SW · 3,611 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.3 mi, 146° SE · 47k acres

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