Milton New Jersey Map

About Milton, New Jersey

Milton is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Milton is located at 41.0215°N, 74.5357°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7438.

Milton rests in a verdant fold of northern New Jersey, where the Russia Brook, a ribbon of cool, clear water, charts its meandering course. It lies 3.1 miles west-southwest of Oak Ridge, NJ (from Oak Ridge, NJ: bearing 237°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of Rockaway. The land here is a study in gentle transitions, a mosaic of woodland and open fields that gradually ascend towards the distant, hazy blue of the Kittatinny Mountains. To the west, the expansive embrace of Mahlon Dickerson Reservation unfurls, a vast expanse of protected natural beauty that hums with the quiet industry of unseen life. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil and the abundant deciduous trees that paint the landscape with their seasonal hues. Lake Swannanoa, a mere mile away, offers a still, reflective counterpoint to the brook's lively flow, its surface mirroring the ever-changing sky. The history of Milton is intrinsically tied to the flow of the Russia Brook and the fertile land it nourishes. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of water power and arable soil, established a modest agricultural community. The local economy, while diversifying, still retains echoes of its agrarian roots, with small farms and orchards dotting the surrounding countryside. The proximity to Norvin Green State Forest provides ample opportunity for those who seek solace and recreation in the deep woods, a quiet contrast to the subtle hum of life within Milton itself. The nearby Sparta Glen, a peaceful valley, adds to the region's understated charm, a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the turning of the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock.

About This Milton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milton, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.021487, -74.535714. 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 Milton and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Milton includes the ZIP code (07438), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment. 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 Milton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.