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Roselle New Jersey Map

Explore Roselle, 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 Roselle, New Jersey

How to Use This Roselle, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.652211
Longitude	-74.260158
Population	22,695
Density	3325.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	07204, 07203
Area Code	973, 862
County Seat	Elizabeth
School District	Roselle Borough School District

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About Roselle, New Jersey

Roselle is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,695. The population density is 3325.5 people per km². Roselle is located at 40.6522°N, 74.2602°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Roselle is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 07204, 07203.

Roselle emerges from the suburban landscape as a place where the air carries a subtle, persistent weight of industry and history. It lies 10.4 miles south-southwest of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 202°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-northeast of Buckingham. The terrain remains largely level, a stretch of ground that feels connected to the wider coastal plain despite being thirteen miles from the open reach of Gravesend Bay. Water defines the local edges, with the quiet flow of Morses Creek marking the landscape just one mile away. Residents find a local reprieve at Michael J Mauri Park, which serves as a central point for outdoor activity and communal gathering. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Long Hill provides a faint, steady anchor for the eye, while the surface of Jacksons Pond offers a still, reflective contrast to the bustling streets.

Roselle traces its foundations to an era of rapid industrial expansion that transformed the character of the region into a hub of productive labor. The local economy grew from the ingenuity of early manufacturing, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy infrastructure that still shapes the daily rhythm of the streets. Shops and businesses operate with a focus on practical utility, reflecting a heritage built by those who worked in the factories and transit corridors. Even as the nature of labor has shifted toward modern services, the spirit of the original workforce lingers in the architecture and the deliberate pace of the neighborhood. This history persists in the modest, well-maintained homes that line the residential blocks, offering a sense of stability to those who live and work here.

Cultural life in Roselle thrives through a diverse community that values its shared spaces and the quiet dignity of its local landmarks. The atmosphere often takes on a contemplative quality during the evening hours, when the light softens against the brick facades and the sound of the nearby world fades into a low hum. Visitors might venture out to witness the movement of water at Maple Falls or catch a glimpse of the terrain near Potters Island, both of which provide a natural escape from the density of suburban life. Notable figures such as the renowned jazz musician Arthur Prysock once called this place home, adding a layer of artistic resonance to the local narrative. Events and gatherings foster a sense of belonging, ensuring that the character of the place remains firmly rooted in the lives of its inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Aminio Field (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 174° S
Warinanco Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 073° E
ArtXo Studios (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 347° N
Charles Street Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 127° SE
Captain James Dunn Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 190° S
Lamonaco Perry Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 321° NW
Rahway River Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 227° SW
September 11 Memorial Monument (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 281° W
One Man's Search (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 036° NE
Art e Vino Studio (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 278° W
Cranford Movie Theater (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 276° W
Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 285° W
South Avenue Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 270° W
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 239° SW
Saint Adalbert Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 091° E
Rialto Theatre (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 270° W
Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 338° N
Badgley House (#13) (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 289° W
Girl Scout Cabin (#10) (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 294° NW
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 040° NE
SeaQuest (Aquarium) — 6.9 mi, 197° S
Staten Island Boat Graveyard (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 161° S
The Peter Houseman House (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 111° E
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.5 mi, 301° NW · 16k acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 9.6 mi, 138° SE · 47k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.7 mi, 299° NW · 3,611 acres
Liberty State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 077° E

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