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Elizabeth New Jersey Map

Explore Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, New Jersey

How to Use This Elizabeth, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth.

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	Elizabeth
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Union County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.666367
Longitude	-74.193503
Population	137,298
Density	4303.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07201, 07202, 07207, 07208
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Elizabeth
School District	Elizabeth City School District

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About Elizabeth, New Jersey

Elizabeth is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. With a population of 137,298, Elizabeth is a major urban centre in New Jersey. The population density is 4303.2 people per km². Elizabeth is located at 40.6664°N, 74.1935°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Elizabeth is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07201, 07202, 07207.

Elizabeth defines the low-lying landscape of its corner of the state, centered on the steady, winding passage of the Elizabeth River. It lies 2.8 miles east of Roselle, NJ (from Roselle, NJ: bearing 90°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-southwest of Bergen. The terrain around Elizabeth maintains a modest elevation, characterized by the damp, soft textures of meadowland that stretch toward the horizon, where the distant, hazy silhouette of Long Hill rises against the sky. While the air here carries the faint, bracing salt-scent of a maritime environment, the proximity to Gravesend Bay, ten miles distant, lends the atmosphere a perpetual, shifting quality of light at dusk. Residents often find solace in the open green spaces of Scott Park, a local sanctuary that anchors the neighborhood, providing a quiet contrast to the nearby urban intensity and the sight of Shooters Island resting in the distance as a silent sentinel of the regional waterways.

Founding narratives of Elizabeth reach back to the seventeenth century, emerging from the early colonial efforts to settle the fertile, marshy banks of the region. Elizabeth grew as a critical gateway, its development deeply tied to the movement of goods and people across the mid-Atlantic corridor. Over the generations, the physical character of Elizabeth evolved from colonial outposts into a bustling nexus of transit, shaped by the relentless energy of industrial expansion. The echoes of these formative years remain visible in the architecture of older districts, where brick and stone facades stand as a quiet witness to the generations who arrived seeking opportunity, building the foundations of a place that has always looked toward the horizons of trade and industry.

Economic life in Elizabeth thrives on the momentum of logistics, international shipping, and the intricate machinery of transportation that fuels the broader regional market. The presence of expansive infrastructure allows Elizabeth to function as a vital artery for the state, supporting a diverse array of industries that range from warehouse distribution to specialized manufacturing. Education remains a cornerstone of the local ambition, with various institutions and vocational programs preparing the workforce for the demands of a modern, globalized economy. Beyond the industrial corridors, the community enjoys the tranquil, reflective waters of Weequahic Lake, which serves as a necessary, calm counterpoint to the busy pace of daily commerce and the constant movement along the transit lines.

Cultural identity in Elizabeth manifests in the vibrant, multi-layered traditions of its residents, who bring a rich variety of customs to the local festivals that animate the calendar year. While professional sports teams are generally followed in the broader regional context, the spirit of competition thrives in local high school athletics, where the community gathers to support its own. Visitors often seek out the historic landmarks that dot the streets, or they may venture out to find the refreshing, hidden rush of Maple Falls, located seven miles away, which offers a starkly beautiful reprieve from the suburban density. Famous individuals with ties to Elizabeth—such as the writer Judy Blume—have often drawn from the observant, everyday life of the region, translating the specific, grounded reality of the streets into works that resonate far beyond these borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Boxwood Hall (Historic Site) — 0.9 mi, 264° W
Elizabeth Public Library (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.0 mi, 257° W
St. Patrick's Church (Cathedral / Church) — 1.2 mi, 252° W
Elizabethport (Landmark) — 1.3 mi, 078° E
Statue of Liberty National Monument (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 079° E
Ellis Island Immigration Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 074° E
Old Bergen Church (Cathedral / Church) — 8.4 mi, 066° NE
Waterfront Park (Nature Reserve) — 8.6 mi, 068° E
The Mills at Jersey City (Historic Site) — 8.6 mi, 066° NE
Liberty Science Center (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 066° NE
Sixth Street Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 199° S
Elizabeth River Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 245° SW
Masnicki Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 177° S
Saint Adalbert Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 179° S
Mattano Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 213° SW
One Man's Search (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 291° W
Goethals Pond Complex State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 167° S
Old Place Creek State Tidal Wetland (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 168° S
Memorial to All Vietnam Veterans (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 115° SE
O'Neill Point (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 103° E
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 265° W
Lamonaco Perry Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 269° W
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 013° N
Heritage Art Galleries (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 122° SE
The Peter Houseman House (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 139° SE
Kreuzer-Pelton House (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 114° SE
Kids Korral (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.9 mi, 125° SE
Staten Island Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 108° E
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 079° E
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.9 mi, 144° SE · 47k acres

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