New Jersey Counties
Explore this detailed New Jersey county map showing all 21 counties in The Garden State. Click on any county to learn more about its location and details. This interactive map allows you to zoom in and explore each county boundary within New Jersey.
This interactive county map of New Jersey provides a comprehensive view of the state's administrative divisions. Use the zoom controls to focus on specific regions, and click on county boundaries to access detailed information about each county.
New Jersey State Map
Explore this detailed map of New Jersey with cities, towns, counties, and geographic features. Nicknamed "The Garden State," New Jersey has an Atlantic coastline, the Pine Barrens in the center, and mountains in the northwest, and it sits between New York City and Philadelphia.
This interactive map of New Jersey lets you explore the state's geography, including the capital, Trenton, major cities such as Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Elizabeth, and important landmarks. Zoom in to reveal smaller towns, highways and county lines.
About New Jersey - The Garden State
New Jersey features Atlantic coastline, Pine Barrens in the center, and mountains in the northwest. It's between New York and Philadelphia. The state achieved statehood on December 18, 1787, and covers 8,723 sq mi with a population of 9,288,994.
Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and tourism drive New Jersey's economy.
New Jersey Quick Facts
- Capital: Trenton
- Largest Cities: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth
- Population: 9,288,994
- Area: 8,723 sq mi
- Statehood: December 18, 1787
- Nickname: The Garden State
New Jersey Geography and Regions
New Jersey features Atlantic coastline, Pine Barrens in the center, and mountains in the northwest. It's between New York and Philadelphia.
Major Cities on the New Jersey Map
New Jersey is the most densely populated state. Its largest cities cluster in the northeast, across the Hudson River from New York City, while South Jersey looks toward Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore runs the length of the Atlantic coast.
Newark - The state's largest city, home to Newark Liberty International Airport and one of the busiest ports on the East Coast.
Jersey City - The second-largest city, on the Hudson River directly across from Lower Manhattan. See our New York City map for the other side of the river.
Paterson - Known as the Silk City, built around the Great Falls of the Passaic River.
Elizabeth - Just south of Newark, next to the airport and the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal.
Trenton - The state capital, on the Delaware River facing Pennsylvania.
Other towns worth finding on the map include Hoboken, Princeton, New Brunswick and Camden, which sits across the river from Philadelphia, and shore towns from Asbury Park to Atlantic City and Cape May. For county names and boundaries, open the New Jersey county map, which shows all 21 counties.
Interesting Facts About New Jersey
- Most densely populated state in the US
- Invented baseball, ice cream cone, and saltwater taffy
- Has the most diners in the world
- The first drive-in movie theater was here
New Jersey Economy and Industries
Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and tourism drive New Jersey's economy.
New Jersey Tourist Attractions and Landmarks
The New Jersey map reveals numerous attractions and landmarks that showcase the state's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Major Landmarks
- Atlantic City - A notable landmark in New Jersey
- Pine Barrens - A notable landmark in New Jersey
- Delaware Water Gap - A notable landmark in New Jersey
- Liberty State Park - A notable landmark in New Jersey
- Cape May - A notable landmark in New Jersey
How to Use This New Jersey Map
This interactive New Jersey map provides multiple ways to explore The Garden State. Use the zoom controls to focus on specific regions, and click on city markers to access information about population, history, and local attractions.
Whether you're planning a trip to New Jersey, studying the state's geography, or researching its significance, this map serves as your comprehensive guide. The map includes major highways and highlights both urban centers and rural areas that define New Jersey's character.
For educational purposes, this New Jersey map helps students understand the relationship between geography and development, showing how natural features have influenced settlement patterns and economic activities throughout the state's history.