Green Knoll New Jersey Map

About Green Knoll, New Jersey

Green Knoll is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,789. The population density is 555.1 people per km². Green Knoll is located at 40.6001°N, 74.6121°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Green Knoll rises gently from the rolling terrain, a subtle swell in the earth that offers a quiet dignity to the landscape. The land here breathes with a soft, verdant lung, where fields of corn and soybeans, gilded by the late afternoon sun, give way to stands of mature oak and maple. These woodlands, a mosaic of dappled shade and sunlit clearings, hum with the industry of unseen insects and the occasional rustle of deer. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a promise of damp soil and growing things, particularly after a summer shower, when the very light seems to thicken and glow with a mellow, honeyed quality. The sky above, often a vast canvas of pale blue, can transform at dusk into a breathtaking spectacle of rose and lavender, reflecting the quietude of the land below. The history of Green Knoll is one of agricultural roots and a steady, unassuming growth, a place where the rhythm of the seasons has long dictated the pulse of life. For generations, these fertile soils yielded bountiful harvests, a legacy still evident in the working farms that dot the periphery of Green Knoll. While the immediate economic landscape has diversified, the enduring connection to the land remains, a quiet strength that underpins the community. The nearby Raritan River, a dependable artery of water, once powered mills and facilitated trade, its presence a constant reminder of the region's historical pathways. Today, Green Knoll offers a tranquil haven, a place where the past is not a burden but a gentle underpinning to a present that values open space and the enduring beauty of the Somerset County countryside.

About This Green Knoll Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Green Knoll, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.600102, -74.612102. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Green Knoll and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Green Knoll includes the ZIP code (08807), telephone area code (908), county seat of Somerset County (Somerville), and school district assignment (Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Green Knoll is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.