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Hudson New Jersey Map

Explore Hudson, 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 Hudson, New Jersey

How to Use This Hudson, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.74532
Longitude	-74.053513
Population	672,000
Density	6500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07307
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Jersey City

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About Hudson, New Jersey

Hudson is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. With a population of 672,000, Hudson is a major urban centre in New Jersey. The population density is 6500.0 people per km². Hudson is located at 40.7453°N, 74.0535°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07307.

Hudson occupies a landscape defined by a complex interplay of industrial legacy and the persistent, quiet presence of water. It lies 1.1 miles west of Hoboken, NJ (from Hoboken, NJ: bearing 275°T), and is situated 3.3 miles northwest of New York. The topography of Hudson is marked by the immediate proximity of Reservoir Number Three, which acts as a central mirror to the sky, reflecting the changing light of the seasons against the backdrop of an urban environment. Only a mile away, the Hackensack River winds through the territory, its brackish currents carrying the weight of the tide toward the distant Wallabout Channel, which sits five miles out and anchors the region’s coastal character. On the horizon, the silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain provides a rugged, distant boundary to the west, while the local terrain itself remains largely defined by the low-lying, utilitarian geometry of the Morris Canal Basin, a reminder of the earth’s transformation for the passage of goods and vessels.

Founding narratives of Hudson are inextricably linked to the labor of those who saw potential in the marshy lowlands and the strategic accessibility of the surrounding waterways. Early settlers recognized that the land was not merely soil, but a corridor for movement, leading to an expansion that relied heavily on the dredging of canals and the establishment of firm footing in an area prone to the saturation of the tides. As the decades progressed, Hudson evolved from a collection of isolated outposts into a more cohesive settlement, its growth dictated by the necessity of connecting the inland reaches to the maritime traffic flowing toward the harbor. Even today, the historical layers of the site are visible in the older brickwork and the remnants of infrastructure that once served as the lifeblood of a burgeoning regional hub, reflecting a past built on the persistence of human effort.

Economy and infrastructure in Hudson have matured from their early roots to support a diverse array of modern commercial and logistical enterprises. The presence of the Hackensack River continues to influence the flow of commerce, with regional transportation networks utilizing the corridor to move goods efficiently, while local industry finds its footing in the spaces between the water and the residential grids. Educational institutions and specialized vocational training centers provide a steady supply of skilled labor, sustaining the local economy and ensuring that the infrastructure remains responsive to the needs of the population. Daily life in Hudson is characterized by the hum of transit and the systematic maintenance of public utilities, including the management of Reservoir Number Three, which serves as a functional anchor for the neighborhood’s environmental and civic health.

Culture in Hudson is forged in the communal spaces like Pershing Field, where the rhythm of athletic competition and public gathering defines the social calendar. Residents often find themselves oriented toward the proximity of Ellis Island, a site that looms large in the collective consciousness and informs the diverse, multicultural identity of the people who call Hudson home. Major annual festivals capitalize on the temperate months, drawing crowds into the public squares to celebrate the shared heritage of the region, while the local appetite for professional sports remains a unifying force that transcends neighborhood lines. Though the pace of life here is fast, there are moments of stillness—the way the sun hits the water at dusk or the quiet intensity of a morning spent at the park—that reveal the deeper, more enduring character of a place that remains constantly in motion.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pershing Field (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 190° S
Reservoir 3 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 194° S
Captain Clinton E. Fisk Memorial Park (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 090° E
Southwest Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 128° SE
Barsky Gallery (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 135° SE
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 099° E
Coles Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 152° SE
Monroe Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 081° E
Sargeant Anthony Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 174° S
Jackie Robinson (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 209° SW
Drawing Rooms (Topps Building) (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 237° SW
Firemen's Monument (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 101° E
Peace Sign (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 123° SE
Hoboken Fire Department Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 109° E
SMUSH Gallery (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 203° SW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 101° E
AMC Newport 11 (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 148° SE
Hoboken Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 072° E
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 098° E
Northwest Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 095° E
The Glade (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 097° E
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 305° NW
Liberty State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 2.3 mi, 176° S
Kearny Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 293° NW
Pier 55 (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 095° E
The River Project Wetlab (Aquarium) — 2.4 mi, 119° SE
Chelsea Market (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 094° E
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 3.1 mi, 167° S · 69 acres
Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 4.0 mi, 154° SE · 22 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 9.5 mi, 181° S · 47k acres

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