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The Hills New Jersey Map

Explore The Hills, 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 The Hills, New Jersey

How to Use This The Hills, New Jersey Map

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

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

Latitude	40.656174
Longitude	-74.620037
Population	11,410
Density	1553.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	07920
Area Code	908
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Bernards Township School District

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About The Hills, New Jersey

The Hills is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,410. The population density is 1553.9 people per km². The Hills is located at 40.6562°N, 74.6200°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 07920.

The Hills occupies a quiet expanse of inland terrain defined by the slow, deliberate transition of the earth into gentle, grassy slopes. It lies 2.6 miles west-southwest of Bernards, NJ (from Bernards, NJ: bearing 247°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north of Bridgewater. Spring Brook flows just a mile away, its presence marked by the silver glint of water cutting through the dense local vegetation. To the distance, Mount Saint John provides a steady, singular anchor to the horizon, while Washington Valley offers a subtle dip in the land that catches the afternoon light. Residents of The Hills often find that the air here holds a crisp, earthen quality, especially as the sun begins to fade behind the trees. The proximity of Bedminster Township Forest ensures that the natural environment remains an immediate, tangible neighbor to the quiet residential streets.

Development in The Hills reflects a measured history of regional expansion, moving away from early agricultural roots toward the modern, structured patterns of a residential enclave. The local economy is largely defined by the professional reach of the nearby metropolitan corridors, drawing commuters who seek a respite in the quieter interior of the state. Small enterprises and local service industries sustain the daily needs of the residents, maintaining a grounded, functional pace of life. While the landscape once favored open fields, the current industrial footprint is minimal, preserving the integrity of the land for those who live here. The Hills functions as a place of transit and residence, where the rhythm of the workweek dictates the ebb and flow of the morning commute.

Cultural character in The Hills is shaped by a preference for privacy and the quiet maintenance of a suburban life that values the surrounding woodland. Notable landmarks are few, as the appeal here lies more in the accessibility of the nearby Bedminster Township Forest than in grand monuments or urban spectacle. Community gatherings often center on school events or seasonal traditions that bring neighbors together in informal, comfortable settings. While the area does not serve as a hub for famous figures, it remains a quiet backdrop for individuals who appreciate the understated nature of the interior landscape. The Hills maintains a steady, unremarkable grace, allowing its residents to find beauty in the shifting colors of the foliage or the simple, persistent sound of Spring Brook.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bedminster Township Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 244° SW
Second Watchung Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 197° S
Moggy Hollow (Private Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 009° N
Buck Garden (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 350° N
2nd Watchung Mountain (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 160° S
Bedminster Township Athletic Facility (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 250° W
Bedminister Parks Expansion (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 305° NW
Sieminski Theater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 089° E
Devil's Tree (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 133° SE
Somerset County Trail (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 342° N
Ivana Trump (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 265° W
Peapack Gallery Paintings (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 333° NW
Lamington Black Cemetery (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 271° W
Ridge PAC (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 055° NE
Gabriel's Fountain Paddy Wagon (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 142° SE
Basking Ridge Oak Tree (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 047° NE
Raritan River Confluence State Park (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 213° SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 068° E · 16k acres
Stransky Nature Trails (Nature Reserve) — 6.0 mi, 110° E
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 187° S
George Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond (Nature Reserve) — 6.3 mi, 109° E
Hacklebarney State Park (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 308° NW
The Lost Boys Statues (Public Artwork) — 6.9 mi, 186° S
Hamilton Street Gallery (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 144° SE
Great Swamp Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.1 mi, 055° NE · 3,611 acres
Scenic View at Washington Rock (Viewpoint) — 8.3 mi, 111° E
Morris Aqueduct Company Vault (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 030° NE
Readington Museum (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 247° SW
Bockoven Sawmill (Historic Ruins) — 9.1 mi, 360° N
Legend Rock (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 014° N

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