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Wharton New Jersey Map

Explore Wharton, 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 Wharton, New Jersey

How to Use This Wharton, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.893155
Longitude	-74.581825
Population	7,241
Density	1349.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07885
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Morristown
School District	Morris Hills Regional School District

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About Wharton, New Jersey

Wharton is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,241. The population density is 1349.3 people per km². Wharton is located at 40.8932°N, 74.5818°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Wharton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07885.

Wharton possesses a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet movement of the Spring Brook as it travels through the local terrain. It lies 1.2 miles west-northwest of Dover, NJ (from Dover, NJ: bearing 302°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-northeast of Mount Olive. The land around Wharton rises and falls in modest, earthy contours, offering a sturdy foundation for the homes and roads that occupy the space. Washington Pond sits a short distance away, its reflective surface providing a calm contrast to the steady pace of daily life. To the west, the Succasunna Plains stretch out as a notable basin, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Kittatinny Mountains defines the horizon on clear days. The air here carries a crisp, inland quality, smelling of damp earth and seasonal foliage rather than anything sharp or saline.

Industrial ambition once shaped the very bedrock of Wharton, which grew alongside the demands of the regional iron mining and manufacturing sectors. Workers labored in the mills and furnaces that characterized the local economy, establishing a legacy of resilience that persists in the brick and mortar of the older districts. While the heavy industry of the past has largely receded, the spirit of that labor remains embedded in the town’s practical, unassuming architecture. Wharton maintains a steady, industrious rhythm, with small businesses and commercial enterprises filling the spaces left by the departure of larger factories. The transition from a resource-dependent economy to a more diverse, modern base reflects a quiet, persistent adaptation to changing times.

Cultural life in Wharton finds its expression in the simple, shared spaces where residents congregate to mark the passing seasons. The Soccer Fields serve as a vital local hub, drawing families and athletes into the open air for recreation and community interaction. Though the town does not claim the sprawling monuments of larger urban centers, it holds a distinct character found in the social connections forged at local events and public gatherings. The proximity to the Norvin Green State Forest offers a natural retreat for those seeking the solitude of deeper woods and untamed trails. Notable figures such as the professional baseball player Al Downing have roots connected to this region, adding a small measure of recognition to the local history. Life here proceeds with a grounded, unpretentious quality, favoring the familiar comforts of a well-established neighborhood.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 058° NE
Irondale Mountain (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 278° W
Dover Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 107° E
Water Works (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 091° E
13th Hour Haunted House (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 344° N
West Morris Greenway (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 020° N
Chestnut Street (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 203° SW
Berkshire Valley Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 314° NW
Mount Hope Historical County Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 019° N
Dickerson Mine Hill (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 212° SW
Dickerson Mine Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 228° SW
Longo Planetarium (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 177° S
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 038° NE
Hopatcong State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 281° W
Morris County 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 143° SE
Denville's Beacon (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 101° E
Legend Rock (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 173° S
Boy Scout Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 176° S
Stone Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 173° S
Glenbrook (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 132° SE
Hawkwatch Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.8 mi, 057° NE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park (State Park) — 6.9 mi, 277° W
Thomas Paine 1737-1809 (Public Artwork) — 7.9 mi, 144° SE
Canvas And Grapes (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 141° SE
AMC Headquarters 10 (Cinema) — 8.3 mi, 140° SE
Frying Pan Trees (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 347° N
Broadfoot and Broadfoot (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 084° E
Bickford Theater (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 134° SE
Sparta Avenue Stage (Theatre) — 10.3 mi, 344° N
Bear Rock (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 065° NE

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