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Linden New Jersey Map

Explore Linden, 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 Linden, New Jersey

How to Use This Linden, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.622048
Longitude	-74.24459
Population	43,738
Density	1580.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07036
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Elizabeth
School District	Linden City School District

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About Linden, New Jersey

Linden is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 43,738. The population density is 1580.0 people per km². Linden is located at 40.6220°N, 74.2446°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Linden is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07036.

Linden possesses a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Morses Creek as it winds through an industrial corridor toward the horizon. It lies 2.0 miles east-northeast of Rahway, NJ (from Rahway, NJ: bearing 61°T), and is situated 3.5 miles southeast of Union County. The low-lying terrain reveals its proximity to the Atlantic influence, positioned eleven miles from the vast, open reaches of Gravesend Bay. Residents find moments of respite at Eddy Avenue Park, a local space that anchors the neighborhood against the backdrop of larger, working-class vistas. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Long Hill offers a faint, gray promise of elevation against the sky. Toward the edges of the map, Jacksons Pond provides a quiet, reflective stillness that contrasts with the hum of the nearby transit routes.

Linden emerged from a tradition of industrious labor, evolving from early settlement patterns into a hub of refining and manufacturing. The local economy remains tethered to the heavy infrastructure that has long defined the skyline, with oil storage tanks and complex piping systems serving as silent, metallic sentinels of commerce. This heritage of production shapes the daily rhythm of the streets, where the scent of the sea occasionally mingles with the sharp, metallic air of the refineries. The proximity to Potters Island reminds observers of the region’s complex maritime history, which continues to influence the flow of goods and raw materials. Generations of workers have built their lives here, navigating the intersection of global trade and the pragmatic necessities of a working-class existence.

Linden maintains a distinct cultural character forged by its history of migration and the steady, unpretentious pace of its residents. While Maple Falls offers a natural curiosity eight miles away for those seeking a change of scenery, the heart of local life resides in the civic halls and neighborhood gatherings that define the spirit of the people. Famous figures such as the iconic singer Whitney Houston spent their formative years here, absorbing the grit and potential of a place constantly in motion. Notable landmarks remain rooted in the functional design of the mid-twentieth century, favoring utility and endurance over ornamentation. Life here carries the weight of a place that knows its own value, grounded in the reality of the landscape and the shared experience of its diverse population.

Nearby Outdoor Places

John Russell Wheeler Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 321° NW
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 116° SE
Recreation Center (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 125° SE
Hawk Rise (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 189° S
Joseph Medwick Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 164° S
Rahway River Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 248° W
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 341° N
Lamonaco Perry Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 333° NW
Saint Adalbert Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 053° NE
Valley of the Sunrise (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 110° E
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 275° W
911 Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 155° SE
Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 308° NW
September 11 Memorial Monument (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 310° NW
Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 306° NW
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 298° NW
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 162° S
Historic Stone Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 5.0 mi, 110° E
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 5.3 mi, 212° SW
The Peter Houseman House (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 094° E
Rialto Theatre (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 291° W
Sandy Ground Historical Society (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 165° S
Greenbelt Outdoor Classroom (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 113° SE
Heyerdahl Ruins (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 116° SE
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.5 mi, 132° SE · 47k acres
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 10.1 mi, 065° NE
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.4 mi, 308° NW · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.5 mi, 306° NW · 3,611 acres

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