Lyons New Jersey Map
Lyons, 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 Lyons, Somerset County.
Interactive Map of Lyons, New Jersey
| City | Lyons |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.685379 |
| Longitude | -74.547101 |
| Population | 5,187 |
| Density | 545.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lyons, New Jersey
Lyons is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,187. The population density is 545.8 people per km². Lyons is located at 40.6854°N, 74.5471°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7939.
Lyons unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a subtle shift in elevation that hints at the ancient glacial forces that shaped this corner of Somerset County. It lies 1.8 miles north-east of Bernards, NJ (from Bernards, NJ: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-north-west of Plainfield. The land here is a mosaic of well-tended residential neighborhoods, their manicured lawns catching the afternoon sun, interspersed with pockets of mature woodland where oak and maple trees create a dappled canopy. A quiet creek, a silvery thread, meanders through the terrain, its banks often softened by reeds and the occasional cluster of wildflowers, lending a pastoral grace to the suburban sprawl. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and the distant promise of blooming honeysuckle, a testament to the verdant character of Lyons. The history of Lyons is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy that still whispers from the remaining farm fields and the sturdy, timeless architecture of its older structures. While its origins lie in the agrarian pursuits of the 18th and 19th centuries, the area has gracefully transitioned, becoming a desirable residential hub that draws upon the economic vitality of nearby urban centers. The local character is one of quiet prosperity, a place where the pace of life allows for neighborly waves and unhurried strolls, a stark contrast to the frenetic energy of the metropolises it serves. Distinctive to Lyons is its commitment to preserving green spaces, evident in the numerous parks and nature preserves that offer residents a direct connection to the natural beauty of their surroundings, allowing the land to tell its enduring story.
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About This Lyons Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lyons, 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 Lyons and Somerset County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lyons 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 Lyons 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. |
