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Bergen New Jersey Map

Explore Bergen, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bergen, New Jersey

How to Use This Bergen, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bergen, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bergen.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bergen
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Hudson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.729269
Longitude	-74.065697
Population	932,000
Density	2100.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07306
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Jersey City

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About Bergen, New Jersey

Bergen is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. With a population of 932,000, Bergen is a major urban centre in New Jersey. The population density is 2100.0 people per km². Bergen is located at 40.7293°N, 74.0657°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07306.

Bergen occupies a landscape defined by the quiet tension between urban density and the persistent, encroaching presence of water. The terrain here is marked by a low-lying, industrious character, where the air often carries the damp, briny weight of the nearby Wallabout Channel just five miles away. To the west, the Hackensack River carves a slow, meandering path through the earth, acting as a vital liquid boundary that shapes the movement of the day. On clear mornings, one might discern the faint, jagged silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain rising eleven miles to the west, a distant geological anchor against the encroaching gray of the suburban sky. Residents often find a moment of stillness at Reservoir Number Three, a singular body of water that mirrors the changing seasons with a stillness that defies the surrounding human activity.

Historical roots in Bergen run deep, anchored by the enduring presence of the Apple Tree House, a site that serves as a physical witness to the long passage of time and the layering of generations. The origins of Bergen reflect the broader, complicated narrative of the region, where colonial ambitions and the necessity of trade dictated the early layout of the land. Over the centuries, the area evolved from its initial settlement into a complex intersection of industry and living space, influenced by its proximity to the water routes that once fueled the growth of the entire coast. The legacy of these early days remains visible in the architecture and the deliberate, functional way the streets were organized to accommodate the flow of goods and people toward the nearby Morris Canal Basin.

Economic life in Bergen pulses with the steady rhythm of a region that has long served as an essential node for commerce and infrastructure. The proximity to the harbor and the ease of access to major transit corridors have allowed a variety of industries to flourish, shifting over time from manufacturing to a broader, service-oriented economy. Students and professionals alike circulate through the local institutions, which draw their vitality from the same industrious spirit that built the town. While the daily commute often draws residents toward the skyline visible across the water, the internal infrastructure of Bergen remains robust, maintaining the essential services and logistical networks that keep the local gears turning with quiet, persistent efficiency.

Cultural life in Bergen is a vibrant, eclectic mosaic, reflecting the diverse origins of those who have made their lives here. The proximity to Ellis Island serves as a constant, silent reminder of the waves of arrival that have shaped the local identity, imbuing the social fabric with a depth that is felt in the local markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Sports enthusiasts here follow the professional teams of the region with a fervor that borders on the religious, while local collegiate competitions foster a more intimate, neighborhood-level pride. On weekends, the focus often shifts toward the natural features of the landscape, where the interplay of light on the water and the open, working-class vistas provide a backdrop for a life lived with a pragmatic, unpretentious grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

SMUSH Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 142° SE
Jackie Robinson (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 032° NE
Drawing Rooms (Topps Building) (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 335° NW
Reservoir 3 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 032° NE
Marion Greenway - Hackensack Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 299° NW
Jose Protacio Rizal (1861-1896) (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 123° SE
Berry Lane Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 176° S
Pershing Field (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 032° NE
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 275° W
Barsky Gallery (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 065° NE
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 208° SW
Liberty State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.4 mi, 154° SE
AMC Newport 11 (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 097° E
Pavonia Arcs (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 097° E
Jersey City Marina (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 132° SE
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 055° NE
Monroe Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 050° NE
Hoboken Fire Department Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 069° E
Colgate Clock (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 126° SE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 068° E
Afro-American Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 217° SW
FlyNYON (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 262° W
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 2.4 mi, 150° SE · 69 acres
Fort Gibson (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 146° SE
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 330° NW
Hoboken Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 053° NE
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 106° E
Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 3.5 mi, 136° SE · 22 acres
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 114° SE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 176° S · 47k acres

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