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Lyons New Jersey Map

Explore Lyons, 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 Lyons, New Jersey

How to Use This Lyons, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.685379
Longitude	-74.547101
Population	5,345
Density	535.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	07920, 07939
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Bernards Township School District

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About Lyons, New Jersey

Lyons is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,345. The population density is 535.9 people per km². Lyons is located at 40.6854°N, 74.5471°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 07920, 07939.

Lyons occupies a quiet, inland stretch of landscape defined by the subtle, persistent movement of water and the long shadows cast by distant geological features. It lies 1.8 miles northeast of Bernards, NJ (from Bernards, NJ: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-northwest of Plainfield. The terrain around Lyons features gentle slopes that descend toward the meandering course of Harrisons Brook, a waterway that marks the local topography with quiet clarity. To the west, the horizon catches the faint, jagged silhouette of Middlebrook Heights, providing a permanent reference point for those navigating the local roads. Sunlight at dusk filters through the canopy with a distinctive, amber clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the nearby trees. Residents often look toward the distant, rolling expanse of Dock Watch Hollow, where the land dips into a basin that catches the morning mist.

Lyons maintains a history tied to the steady, incremental development of the regional economy, moving from early agricultural roots toward a modern landscape of professional services and corporate infrastructure. The presence of the Summit at Basking Ridge serves as a primary anchor for the local economic rhythm, integrating workspace with the surrounding environment. Commerce here functions with a restrained, methodical energy, favoring stability over rapid, disruptive growth. While industry has shifted over the decades, the fundamental character of the labor market remains tied to the specialized, white-collar sectors that have defined the corridor for years. The transition from field to office has left the land marked by a blend of legacy infrastructure and contemporary design, creating a workspace that feels deliberately composed.

Cultural life in Lyons pulses with a quiet, observant intensity, shaped by the proximity of protected spaces like the Summit at Basking Ridge and the natural allure of the regional woods. Public life often centers on the subtle changes in the seasons, from the deep greens of summer to the muted, gray palette of the late autumn landscape. While the area avoids the clamor of larger metropolitan centers, it retains a sophisticated, understated identity that attracts those who appreciate a measured pace of living. Educational and professional pursuits often draw residents toward the intellectual currents of the broader region, yet the daily experience remains grounded in the immediate, local environment. Although the area is not defined by the presence of celebrities, the quiet dignity of the residents reflects a collective commitment to maintaining the integrity of the landscape and the quality of the shared, inland atmosphere.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Summit at Basking Ridge (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 189° S
Ridge PAC (Arts Centre) — 0.7 mi, 003° N
Municipal Complex Athletic Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 355° N
Lord Stirling Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 077° E
Pleasant Valley Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 220° SW
Basking Ridge Oak Tree (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 356° N
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.6 mi, 081° E · 16k acres
Passaic River County Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 147° SE
Bernards Township Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 165° S
McEvoy Tract (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 131° SE
Dead River (Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 163° S
Primrose Brook Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 033° NE
Sieminski Theater (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 224° SW
9/11 Monument (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 095° E
Historical Marker (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 014° N
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 3.9 mi, 048° NE · 3,611 acres
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 206° SW
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 156° SE
George Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 153° SE
Bettin Oak Monument (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 004° N
Morris Aqueduct Company Vault (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 006° N
Peapack Gallery Paintings (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 289° W
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 142° SE
Virgin Mary Statue (Public Artwork) — 7.5 mi, 081° E
Old Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 7.8 mi, 101° E
F M Kirby Shakespeare Theatre (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 050° NE
United Methodist Archives and History Center (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 051° NE
Legend Rock (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 352° N
Madison Community Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 053° NE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 175° S

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