Wharton is a borough in northwestern Morris County between Dover and Rockaway Township. Its compact neighborhoods, local business district, parks, and former industrial and canal sites reflect the community’s transportation history. Route 15 and nearby Interstate 80 connect Wharton with Dover, Rockaway, Jefferson, Parsippany, and communities across northern New Jersey. Morris County spans north-central New Jersey, combining historic downtowns and suburban employment centers with wooded hills, lakes, farms, reservoirs, and rural western townships. Interstates 80, 287, and 78, together with regional rail lines and major state routes, connect the county with Newark, New York City, and western New Jersey. The result is a community with a distinct local character and strong ties to the rest of Morris County. Neighborhoods, local institutions, business areas, parks, and road connections together define the community’s physical setting.