West Milford is a large township occupying the northwestern corner of Passaic County along the New York State border. Much of the municipality lies within the New Jersey Highlands, and its landscape is defined by wooded ridges, reservoirs, wetlands, and numerous lake communities. Greenwood Lake, Upper Greenwood Lake, Pinecliff Lake, and several smaller bodies of water contribute to the township’s strong recreational identity. Route 23 is the main regional highway, while county roads connect widely separated neighborhoods such as Hewitt, Newfoundland, Oak Ridge, and the township center. West Milford includes municipal facilities, schools, small commercial areas, farms, and large stretches of open space, including lands associated with state parks and watershed holdings. Its development pattern is far less dense than eastern Passaic County, with many homes located on wooded lots or within private lake associations. The township borders Ringwood, Bloomingdale, Butler, Jefferson Township, Hardyston Township, Vernon Township, and several New York communities, making it an important geographic link between northern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley.