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Jersey City New Jersey Map

Explore Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, New Jersey

How to Use This Jersey City, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.711417
Longitude	-74.06476
Population	292,449
Density	7658.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07306, 07097, 07302, 07303, 07304
Area Code	973, 862, 201, 551
County Seat	Jersey City
School District	Jersey City School District

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About Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. With a population of 292,449, Jersey City is a major urban centre in New Jersey. The population density is 7658.4 people per km². Jersey City is located at 40.7114°N, 74.0648°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Jersey City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07306, 07097, 07302.

Jersey City defines the edge of a vast, bustling horizon where the land meets the water in a complex dance of industry and reflection. The local terrain is characterized by a low-lying, urban density that stretches toward the horizon, where the distant peaks of First Watchung Mountain provide a faint, serrated silhouette against the western sky. Within the municipal borders, the landscape is punctuated by the calm, reflective surface of Reservoir Number Three, a quiet sanctuary that offers a reprieve from the relentless pace of the surrounding streets. The proximity to the Wallabout Channel, located six miles away, brings a salt-tinged quality to the air, reminding inhabitants that the rhythm of the tides remains an invisible, underlying pulse beneath the concrete and glass.

Founding narratives of Jersey City emerge from a long history of maritime trade and colonial transition, evolving from a strategic colonial outpost into a vital gateway for commerce. The development of the area was heavily influenced by the presence of the Morris Canal Basin, a waterway that once served as a primary artery for the coal and goods that fueled the early industrial expansion of the region. Over the decades, the shoreline near Ellis Island became a silent witness to the arrival of countless individuals seeking a new life, their hopes and labors leaving an indelible mark upon the physical and social character of the streets. This deep connection to the water and the movement of people remains the bedrock upon which the identity of Jersey City continues to be built.

Economic vitality in Jersey City flows through a diverse network of financial services, logistics, and technology sectors that occupy the gleaming towers overlooking the waterfront. Infrastructure is anchored by the presence of the Hackensack River, which winds through the western reaches, serving as a reminder of the natural drainage that once dictated the movement of goods and labor. Education plays a significant role in the local landscape, with institutions like New Jersey City University providing a foundation for professional growth and community development. As the workday ends, the light reflecting off the glass facades turns a deep, metallic gold, illuminating a city that functions as a high-speed engine of modern progress while maintaining its functional, industrial roots.

Cultural life in Jersey City is a vibrant mosaic, finding expression in the community gatherings at Lincoln Park, where expansive green spaces allow for a rare stillness amidst the surrounding urban intensity. While major professional athletic teams often draw crowds to neighboring arenas, the local spirit is found in the smaller, annual festivals and street fairs that celebrate the diverse ethnic threads woven into the population. Landmarks such as the historic clock towers and the revitalized waterfront paths serve as daily touchstones for residents who walk alongside the water. Famous figures, including authors and musicians of national repute, have often drawn inspiration from the gritty, honest texture of these neighborhoods, finding beauty in the way the morning fog settles over the docks and the unwavering, industrious spirit of the people who call Jersey City their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Berry Lane Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 337° NW
Harmon Street Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 316° NW
Oak Street Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 275° W
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 173° S
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 275° W
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 321° NW
Scenic View Pull-off (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 130° SE
Jose Protacio Rizal (1861-1896) (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 044° NE
SMUSH Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 003° N
Columbus Monument (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 108° E
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 1.4 mi, 133° SE · 69 acres
Afro-American Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 247° SW
Fort Gibson (Historic Ruins) — 1.6 mi, 122° SE
Colgate Clock (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 089° E
AMC Newport 11 (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 053° NE
Drawing Rooms (Topps Building) (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 351° N
The Five Founders of the Statue of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 144° SE
Barsky Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 033° NE
FlyNYON (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 292° W
Skyscraper Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 099° E
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 078° E
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 032° NE
Regal Battery Park (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 085° E
Hoboken Fire Department Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 043° NE
Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 2.7 mi, 119° SE · 22 acres
National Museum of the American Indian (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 101° E
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 335° NW
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 176° S · 47k acres
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.4 mi, 273° W · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.7 mi, 274° W · 3,611 acres

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