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Wood Ridge New Jersey Map

Explore Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, New Jersey

How to Use This Wood Ridge, New Jersey Map

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

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	Wood Ridge
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Bergen County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.845655
Longitude	-74.087919
Population	8,800
Density	3800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07075
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Hackensack

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About Wood Ridge, New Jersey

Wood Ridge is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,800. The population density is 3800.0 people per km². Wood Ridge is located at 40.8457°N, 74.0879°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07075.

Wood Ridge occupies a distinct position on a rise of land that offers a vantage point over the surrounding meadowlands. The low-lying basin of the Great Lawn stretches toward the horizon, while the distant silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain provides a rugged border to the western sky. Water defines the edges of the local terrain, with the steady, quiet flow of Berrys Creek carving through the marshy lowland nearby. The atmosphere often carries a faint, salt-tinged breeze that travels the eleven miles from the distant expanse of Bushwick Inlet. During the golden hours, the light catches the surface of Dahnerts Lake, turning the water into a polished mirror that reflects the changing colors of the New Jersey clouds.

Wood Ridge emerged from its agricultural origins to become a place defined by the steady pulse of suburban development and industrious transit. Early settlers recognized the value of the high ground, which eventually supported a local economy anchored by manufacturing and the growth of skilled trades. The labor of generations built the infrastructure that connects Wood Ridge to the broader industrial corridors of the region, facilitating a reliable rhythm of commerce. Modern life here maintains a tie to these historical roots, as the workplace and the home exist in a careful, balanced arrangement. Residents navigate a landscape where the remnants of old orchards have long since yielded to the architecture of mid-century expansion and organized residential blocks. The economy remains tethered to the wider vitality of the state, benefiting from a logistical network that keeps the local population in constant motion.

Wood Ridge fosters a cultural character defined by its community focus and the shared use of public spaces like the Wood-Ridge Borough Park. Residents gather at this central green to mark the passing of seasons, grounding their daily lives in the proximity of neighbors and familiar faces. The local identity is further shaped by a commitment to education and the pride of athletic programs that draw the community together on crisp autumn evenings. While the pace of life remains brisk, individuals such as the acclaimed author and journalist Gay Talese have deep ties to the area, reflecting the quiet intellectual ambition that often thrives in such settings. The presence of Passaic Falls nearby serves as a reminder of the natural power that once fueled the region’s early development. Visitors might observe that the true spirit of Wood Ridge resides in the consistency of its neighborhood gatherings and the enduring connection its people maintain with their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wood-Ridge Borough Athletic Facility (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 072° E
Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 188° S
Saint Joseph Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 203° SW
Firemen's Monument (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 020° N
Welcome to Hasbrouck Heights (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 021° N
Boro Hill Park??? (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 216° SW
Garden Spot Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 227° SW
Hasbrouck Heights Protector (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 027° NE
South Hackensack Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 332° NW
Breslin Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 344° N
Painting On Park (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 215° SW
Hitchcock field stadium (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 022° N
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 048° NE
SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium (Aquarium) — 2.7 mi, 161° S
Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation And Wildlife (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 135° SE
Brighton Asylum (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 286° W
Bergen Museum of Art and Science (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 041° NE
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 018° N
Welcome To Secaucus (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 155° SE
North Arlington Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 197° S
Truck (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 164° S
William D. McDowell Observatory (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 192° S
Anka Painting Co., Inc (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 089° E
Nutley Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 245° SW
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 144° SE
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 168° S
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.5 mi, 174° S · 47k acres

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