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Wildwood New Jersey Map

Explore Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, New Jersey

How to Use This Wildwood, New Jersey Map

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

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	Wildwood
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Cape May County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.99178
Longitude	-74.814889
Population	5,157
Density	1292.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	08260
Area Code	609, 640
County Seat	Middle Township
School District	Wildwood City School District

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About Wildwood, New Jersey

Wildwood is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,157. The population density is 1292.1 people per km². Wildwood is located at 38.9918°N, 74.8149°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Wildwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 08260.

Wildwood defines the edge of the horizon where the solid earth yields to the vast, rhythmic expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 5.6 miles east-northeast of Lower, NJ (from Lower, NJ: bearing 72°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of Middle. The Wildwood Canal carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters mirroring the shifting sky as they draw near the Post Creek Basin. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the low-lying marshlands offer a quiet contrast to the nearby coastline, which sits only one mile away. To the west, the distant silhouette of Cabin Ridge provides a faint, jagged reminder of the inland world, while the verdant expanse of Wildwood City Park offers a localized sanctuary for those seeking stillness. On clear afternoons, the light catches the salt-heavy air, turning the horizon into a shimmering veil of gray and gold.

Wildwood emerged from the shifting sands as a destination built upon the seasonal tides of commerce and leisure. The local economy thrives on a cycle of summer vitality, where the industry of hospitality anchors the livelihood of many who call this place home. Beyond the service of visitors, the area maintains a resilience born from its history as a maritime gateway, connected by the flow of the Wildwood Canal. While the pace often quickens with the arrival of warmer weather, the underlying character of the region remains tied to the steady, enduring labor of those who manage its infrastructure. Even the distant Pumping Station Pond serves as a quiet reminder of the inland water systems that sustain the broader geography. Mud Island stands as a solitary sentinel in the nearby waters, watching over the ebb and flow of the local trade.

Wildwood pulses with a distinct cultural energy, defined by its iconic architecture and the persistent, nostalgic hum of its boardwalks. The town serves as a gathering point for generations, with landmarks that feel frozen in a vibrant, mid-century aesthetic that refuses to fade. Notable events often spill out into the streets, drawing crowds who seek the unique atmosphere of the New Jersey coast. While the locality possesses a singular character, it remains grounded in the authentic, unpretentious spirit of its residents. The legendary musician Bill Haley, who helped ignite the rock and roll era, found a significant stage here, forever linking his rhythm to the local soundscape. Life here moves with the sun, from the early morning mist rising off the damp ground to the neon glow that defines the evening hours.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Race Zone Amuseuments (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 143° SE
Games (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 145° SE
Seaport Aquarium (Aquarium) — 0.4 mi, 143° SE
Paintball Guns (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 144° SE
Soccer Complex Development (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 294° NW
Games of Chance (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 156° SE
North Wildwood City Estuary or Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 353° N
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 195° S
Christopher Columbus Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 196° S
North Wildwood City Beach or Boardwalk (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 095° E
Cape May County Open Space (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 325° NW
Wildwoods Sign (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 199° S
Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 293° NW
Beach (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 214° SW
Survivor (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 211° SW
Cape May Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 335° NW
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.3 mi, 213° SW · 38k acres
Marsh Trail Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 221° SW
Cape Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 273° W
Franks Rio Grande (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 295° NW
Frank's Rio Stadium Theater (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 294° NW
Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.8 mi, 316° NW
Thomas Kinkade Gallery (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 235° SW
Cape May Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 235° SW
Cape May Point State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 268° W
Great Sound State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 012° N
The Sperlak Gallery and Sculpture Gardens (Gallery) — 11.5 mi, 352° N
Fort Miles Interpretive Site (Museum) — 21.0 mi, 225° SW
Ocean City Historical Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 032° NE
The Ocean City Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 22.8 mi, 032° NE

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