Westville New Jersey Map

About Westville, New Jersey

Westville is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Westville is located at 40.8445°N, 74.2996°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Westville lies nestled in a gentle hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise towards the broader contours of the county. It lies 3.5 miles north-north-east of Livingston, NJ (from Livingston, NJ: bearing 13°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-north-west of Essex. The air here, especially in the quiet hours of early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile soil and the occasional mist that drifts from the low-lying areas. Mature oaks and maples, their branches gnarled like the hands of old men, cast long, shifting shadows across the quiet streets, and the houses themselves, a mix of sturdy brick and weathered clapboard, seem to lean into each other as if sharing whispered secrets. The sky above Westville often displays a pale, diffused light, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a muted, almost melancholic beauty to the scene, particularly as the sun begins its descent. The history of Westville is intimately tied to the waters that once flowed more freely through its heart, powering early mills that formed the backbone of its nascent economy. Though the great water wheels are long gone, replaced by the hum of more modern industries, a quiet industriousness still characterizes the spirit of Westville. Many of its residents still recall stories of the generations who worked the land or operated the small factories that once dotted the riverbanks, and the echoes of that past can be felt in the enduring sense of community. While no single grand landmark defines the skyline, the collective character of Westville is etched into the well-maintained facades of its older buildings and the unassuming presence of its local businesses, each contributing to the enduring rhythm of life.

About This Westville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westville, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.844544, -74.299593. 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 Westville and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Westville includes the ZIP code (08093), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment (Gateway Regional 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 Westville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.