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West Paterson New Jersey Map

Explore West Paterson, 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 Paterson, New Jersey

How to Use This West Paterson, New Jersey Map

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

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 Paterson
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Passaic County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.890552
Longitude	-74.187779
Population	11,300
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07424
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Paterson

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About West Paterson, New Jersey

West Paterson is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,300. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². West Paterson is located at 40.8906°N, 74.1878°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07424.

West Paterson occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Slippery Rock Brook as it winds through the local terrain. Butchers Pond rests quietly within the municipal borders, its surface reflecting the changing seasons and the muted light of late afternoon. To the west, the silhouettes of the First Watchung Mountain rise against the sky, providing a permanent, shadowed boundary to the horizon. The nearby Passaic Falls creates a constant, low-frequency hum that resonates through the surrounding earth, grounding the environment in a sense of ancient movement. Beyond these features, the Preakness Valley stretches out in a gentle basin, offering a reprieve from the dense, suburban architecture that characterizes much of the region.

West Paterson developed through a steady accumulation of labor and industry, rooted in the industrious spirit of northern New Jersey. The local economy historically drew strength from a mixture of manufacturing and commerce, evolving alongside the shifting demands of the metropolitan corridor. Even as the character of work has transitioned toward modern service and professional sectors, the physical remnants of earlier industrial periods remain embedded in the local infrastructure. Residents often look toward the maritime influence of the distant coastline, which sits only sixteen miles away, while acknowledging the subtle tides of Wallington Reach as a nearby connection to the broader water systems. This balance between internal industry and the wider regional economy defines the pragmatic, forward-looking nature of the workforce. The daily rhythm of the streets reflects a quiet dedication to these ongoing cycles of maintenance, trade, and communal development.

Cultural life in West Paterson is anchored by the shared experiences of its residents and the accessibility of local natural preserves. Rifle Camp provides a vital space for outdoor recreation, allowing the community to engage directly with the woodland environment that persists despite the surrounding density. The town maintains a distinct identity, one shaped by the intersection of suburban stability and the legacy of families who have called the area home for generations. While the region is part of a complex, interconnected state, West Paterson retains a focused, localized perspective on its own landmarks and public gatherings. Notable figures, including the legendary baseball player Larry Doby, have walked these streets, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate with those who value the town's contributions to wider American culture. Everyday life proceeds with a deliberate, unadorned quality, where the primary focus remains on the strength of the neighborhood and the preservation of its communal character.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Woodland Park Borough Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 006° N
Frank D Zaccaria Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 006° N
Rifle Camp (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 192° S
Garret Mountain Reservation (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 029° NE
Woodland Park Borough Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 291° W
Mountain Top View (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 174° S
Totowa Borough Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 294° NW
Elk Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 294° NW
Captain Eric M. Graupe (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 358° N
Sunrise Art Studio (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 146° SE
Lou Costello Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 019° N
Paterson 9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 032° NE
L. Howard Fox Theater (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 192° S
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 134° SE
Loews Theatres (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 267° W
The Bellevue (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 198° S
William Paterson University Galleries (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 352° N
More Montclair Mud Clay Studio (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 198° S
Fine Art Academy of Montclair (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 192° S
Great Piece Meadows Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 276° W
Breslin Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 109° E
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 166° S
Studio Montclair Leach Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 199° S
American Flag Rock (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 354° N
Hitchcock field stadium (Stadium) — 6.0 mi, 105° E
Division of Parks and Forestry Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 292° W
Troy Meadows State Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 247° SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.2 mi, 228° SW · 16k acres

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