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Stafford.

Its Census reference point is in Pine Barrens, within Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens. Manahawkin lies about 1.6 miles southeast of Stafford by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Stafford, New Jersey
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Stafford, New Jersey · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Stafford, New Jersey from above

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THE SETTINGPine Barrens
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYOcean County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Stafford on the map

THE STAFFORD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Pine Barrens setting.

Stafford township has 46.1 square miles of land in Ocean County. Its Census reference point is in Pine Barrens, within Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens.

Sandy coastal landscapes combine beaches, dunes, bays and marshes with oak-pine woodland. These pine-barrens settings form a transition between warmer southern coasts and rockier shores farther north.

Regional context: Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Stafford and Ocean County

Stafford is associated with Ocean County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Ocean County

Stafford by land and water

The Census records 8.59 square miles of water within Stafford, or 15.7% of its total area. It is 15.6 percentage points lower than the 31.3% recorded for Ocean County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Stafford township has 25 times the land area of nearby Manahawkin CDP (1.85 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Stafford land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Stafford

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Stafford. Check the Ocean County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Pine Barrens setting

Pine Barrens belongs to Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens. Does the parcel include sandy upland, a dune or a low coastal area, and which current site and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Manahawkin

Manahawkin is 1.6 miles southeast of the Stafford reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Stafford resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON STAFFORD

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.7057° N, 74.2643° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Stafford ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Stafford

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Township Of Stafford ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Ocean

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Ocean ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Stafford data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Pine Barrens

Explore the agency mapping behind the Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New Jersey landowner resources

NJDEP GeoWeb

Interactive state environmental mapping and GIS data.

Pinelands property maps

Official parcel lookup and mapping for properties in the Pinelands region.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Stafford.

Manahawkin lies about 1.6 miles southeast of Stafford by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Stafford in context

NSEWManahawkin · 1.6 miles1Ocean Acres · 2.7 miles2Beach Haven West · 2.8 miles3Barnegat · 4 miles4Eagleswood · 4.2 miles5Barnegat · 4.3 miles6OUTER RING: 4.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Manahawkin1.6 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Ocean Acres2.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Beach Haven West2.8 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Barnegat4 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Eagleswood4.2 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Barnegat4.3 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New Jersey; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Stafford
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Stafford?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Ocean County. Stafford’s 46.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Stafford property in Pine Barrens?+

No. Pine Barrens is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Stafford boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Manahawkin as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.6 miles southeast of Stafford’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Stafford?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Stafford.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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