Green Knoll, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Green Knoll, Somerset County.
| City | Green Knoll |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.600102 |
| Longitude | -74.612102 |
| Population | 6,789 |
| Density | 555.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Green Knoll, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Green Knoll is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Green Knoll is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |