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Somerset New Jersey Map

Explore Somerset, 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 Somerset, New Jersey

How to Use This Somerset, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.508507
Longitude	-74.500207
Population	22,968
Density	1401.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	08628, 08873, 08875
Area Code	609, 640, 908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Franklin Township School District

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About Somerset, New Jersey

Somerset is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,968. The population density is 1401.2 people per km². Somerset is located at 40.5085°N, 74.5002°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 08628, 08873, 08875.

Somerset holds a quiet gravity, an expanse of land defined by the steady, unassuming motion of the earth and the nearby presence of the coast. The landscape stretches toward the horizon with a subtle, grounded elegance, marked by the gentle water of Seeleys Brook as it winds through the local terrain. Residents often find solace in the quietude of Recreation Space, a local park that anchors the daily rhythm of life. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the terrain deepens toward the distant, low silhouette of Bunker Hill, while the William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest provides a dense, verdant contrast to the suburban atmosphere. On clear days, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged reminder of the open coastline lying twenty-five miles away, a distant edge that shapes the regional climate.

Somerset traces its development through the steady labor and industrial shifts that defined the regional economy over many decades. Early roots in agriculture eventually gave way to the complex, modern pulse of manufacturing and professional services that characterize the local workforce today. The proximity of Kilmer Bowl serves as a topographical reminder of the land’s geological past, influencing how development has organized around the natural depressions in the soil. Commerce flows through the corridors of the region, supported by a infrastructure that bridges the gap between traditional industry and contemporary enterprise. This economic landscape remains a persistent, evolving force, driving the growth that defines the character of Somerset for those who work and reside here.

Cultural life in Somerset reflects a diverse, industrious spirit that finds expression in local gatherings and the preservation of shared spaces. The community values its access to regional landmarks, including the quiet vistas near Rocky Reach and the calm, reflective waters of East Branch Reservoir. People often congregate at the local Recreation Space to observe the changing light, which settles in long, golden shafts across the grass during the late afternoon. Notable individuals with global recognition, such as the legendary jazz musician Bill Evans, have roots tied to the broader cultural history of this region. Even the distant, quiet presence of Clancy Island adds a layer of mystery to the local geography, grounding the daily experience in a sense of place that feels both expansive and intimately known.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Quail Brook Golf Course and Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 284° W
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 046° NE
Conservation Land (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 260° W
Unknown Field (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 240° SW
Johnson Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 036° NE
Franklin Township 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 242° SW
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 102° E
Buccleuch Park (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 099° E
Quaternion II (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 057° NE
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 195° S
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 2.4 mi, 064° NE
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 102° E
Gray Terrace (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 103° E
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 205° SW
Rutgers Geology Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 104° E
Stress Factory Comedy Club (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 107° E
New Brunswick Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 112° E
Rutgers Cinema (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 071° E
Little Theater (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 121° SE
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 337° NW
Monster Mini Golf (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 087° E
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 012° N
Galerie Westerhoff (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 073° E
BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 074° E
George Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond (Nature Reserve) — 8.1 mi, 358° N
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 333° NW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.1 mi, 359° N · 16k acres
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.3 mi, 008° N · 3,611 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 19.0 mi, 085° E · 47k acres

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