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Whiting New Jersey Map

Explore Whiting, 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 Whiting, New Jersey

How to Use This Whiting, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	39.954561
Longitude	-74.378482
Population	9,500
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	08759
Area Code	732, 848
County Seat	Toms River

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About Whiting, New Jersey

Whiting is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,500. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Whiting is located at 39.9546°N, 74.3785°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08759.

Whiting exists as a quiet expanse defined by the sandy, porous earth characteristic of the surrounding pine-heavy landscape. It lies 3.9 miles south-southwest of Middle, NJ (from Middle, NJ: bearing 211°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-northeast of Lower. Forked Brook meanders through the low-lying terrain only one mile away, its modest flow reflecting the shifting colors of the canopy above. Residents often find solace in the stillness provided by the nearby Lebanon State Forest, which stretches out six miles from the center of the village. On the horizon, the faint, distant outline of Sandy Ridge offers a subtle break in the flat, expansive skyline. The proximity to Keswick Lake, located just two miles out, adds a serene quality to the local geography during the humid stillness of summer evenings.

Whiting emerged from a history deeply tied to the extraction of natural resources and the slow, steady development of the interior plains. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the land to a focus on services and the quiet stability of residential life. Agriculture and small-scale trade once defined the daily labor of those who settled here, creating a foundation of self-reliance that remains visible in the community's character. Today, the pace of commerce is deliberate, favoring local businesses that serve the immediate needs of the population. The industrial footprint remains light, allowing the natural silence of the surrounding woodlands to permeate the working day.

Whiting maintains a distinct cultural identity that prioritizes neighborhood connection and the preservation of a slower, more intentional pace of life. Bowker Memorial Field serves as a vital anchor for public gathering, providing a space where the rhythm of the day slows to match the movement of the wind through the pines. The residents value the simplicity of their surroundings, often coming together for seasonal events that celebrate the specific heritage of the region. While the area does not claim fame through the residence of globally recognized celebrities, it holds a firm pride in the quiet accomplishments of its long-term inhabitants. This focus on local well-being ensures that the character of the place remains authentic, undisturbed by the frantic pace of larger, more congested districts.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bowker Memorial Field (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 121° SE
Manchester Township Wooded Lot (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 128° SE
Manchester Township Athletic Facility (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 150° SE
Long Beach Township 1 (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 150° SE
Manchester Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 333° NW
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 237° SW
Whiting Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 021° N
Harry Wright Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 142° SE
Davenport Branch (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 155° SE
Americas Keswick (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 108° E
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.1 mi, 138° SE
Double Trouble State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 140° SE
Historic Whitesbog Village (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 273° W
Welcome to Ocean County (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 086° E
Pakim Pond (Viewpoint) — 9.6 mi, 237° SW
USS Randolph Anchor (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 092° E
Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 091° E
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 119° SE · 130k acres
David Moore Monument (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 243° SW
Cedar Bridge Tavern County Historic Site (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 175° S
C-118A Liftmaster (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 295° NW
R Berel Leifer's Shul (Monument) — 13.2 mi, 042° NE
War Memorial (Monument) — 16.0 mi, 277° W
Stafford Performing Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 18.1 mi, 164° S
Annex Art Gallery (Gallery) — 19.8 mi, 277° W
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (Museum) — 20.3 mi, 011° N
Iplay America (Theme Park) — 20.4 mi, 015° N
Oakley Farmhouse (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 010° N
Main Street Gallery (Gallery) — 20.9 mi, 056° NE
National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 057° NE

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