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Wanaque.

Its Census reference point is in Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands, within Northeastern Highlands. Bloomingdale lies about 2.5 miles west of Wanaque by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Wanaque, New Jersey from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGGlaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPassaic County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Wanaque on the map

THE WANAQUE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands setting.

Wanaque borough has 8.06 square miles of land in Passaic County. Its Census reference point is in Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands, within Northeastern Highlands.

Forested hills and mountains span northern New England, the Adirondacks and higher Catskills. Glacial lakes and steep streams accompany a transition between northern hardwood and spruce-fir forests.

Regional context: Northeastern Highlands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Wanaque and Passaic County

Wanaque is associated with Passaic 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.

Passaic County

Wanaque by land and water

The Census records 1.26 square miles of water within Wanaque, or 13.5% of its total area. It is 7.3 percentage points higher than the 6.2% recorded for Passaic County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Wanaque borough has 91.6% of the land area of nearby Bloomingdale borough (8.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Wanaque 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 Wanaque

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

02

Read the Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands setting

Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands belongs to Northeastern Highlands. What do the tract's topographic map and road records show about slope, stream crossings and the approach to the acreage?

03

Check the route, beyond Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is 2.5 miles west of the Wanaque 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.

Wanaque 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 WANAQUE

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.0424° N, 74.2886° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Wanaque ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Borough Of Wanaque

Use this municipal 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 Borough Of Wanaque ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Passaic

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 Passaic ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Wanaque data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Highlands 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 Wanaque.

Bloomingdale lies about 2.5 miles west of Wanaque by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Wanaque in context

NSEWBloomingdale · 2.5 miles1Oakland · 2.6 miles2Pompton Lakes · 2.7 miles3Pines Lake · 3.3 miles4Riverdale · 3.5 miles5Butler · 4.3 miles6OUTER RING: 4.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Bloomingdale2.5 mi · borough
  2. 2
    Oakland2.6 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Pompton Lakes2.7 mi · borough
  4. 4
    Pines Lake3.3 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Riverdale3.5 mi · borough
  6. 6
    Butler4.3 mi · borough
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 Wanaque
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 Wanaque?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Passaic County. Wanaque’s 8.06 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Wanaque property in Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands?+

No. Glaciated Reading Prong/Hudson Highlands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Wanaque 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 Bloomingdale as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.5 miles west of Wanaque’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 Wanaque?+

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 Wanaque.
Your next chapter.

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