North New Jersey topographic 1882 | source: Library of Congress NJ Iron Ore & Limestone Districts 1878 West Half | East Half New Jersey 1860 (from the Chester Library) | About this mapĤ0 miles around New York 1867| source: Library of CongressĬoal of Pennsylvania to NY via Perth Amboy 1868 | source: Library of Congress New Jersey 1795 | source: Library of Congress New Jersey_1780 | source: Library of Congress Trenton New Brunswick Turnpike | source: Library of Congress New Jersey 1777 | source: Library of Congressĭelaware Bay 1778 | source: Library of Congress New Jersey 1776 | source: Library of Congress NJ, NY, part of PA Quebec 1775 | source: Library of Congress Pa, Nova Jersey et Nova York 1748 | source: Library of Congressīarnegat to Cape May 1770 | source: Library of Congress Svydt Rivier 1639? | source: Library of CongressĮast and West New Jarsey 1706 | source: Library of Congress Visscher's Map of New Belgium and New England Map images that used Flash to allow zooming are being transitioned to an alternative option. Rutgers IT has blocked Flash which was used to allow zooming on some images. Most of the map images on these webpages are from Rutgers' Special Collections COPIES OF THE MAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE No other permission to use the map images on these webpages is granted. New Jersey is bordered by the Hudson River and the state of New York in the north and northeast, by the Atlantic Ocean in the east and southeast, by the Delaware River and the state of Pennsylvania in the west, and by the Delaware Bay and the state of Delaware in the south and southwest.Permission is granted solely to view these map images. The State of New Jersey is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The Newark seaport also functions as the chief transportation and distributing center, and is one of the busiest seaports on the East Coast of the United States. It serves as the chief shipping, air, and rail hub of the USA. Situated in the northeastern part of the state, on the west bank of the Passaic River is Newark – the largest and the most populous city in New Jersey. Trenton serves as a manufacturing hub for automobile parts, rubber, plastics, electrical, glass, and textile industries. It is among the seven state capitals situated in the Piedmont Plateau. Located on the Delaware River is Trenton – the capital city of New Jersey. km, New Jersey is the 4 th smallest and the 11 th most populous state in the USA. In alphabetical order, these counties are: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren. The State of New Jersey is divided into 21 counties. These breezes cool down the area to 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit at night, depending on air currents from the Atlantic Ocean. During summer days, temperatures can reach up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit due to ocean breezes from the nearby coastlines. In New Jersey, the climate gets warmer as you travel south towards Philadelphia and the southwestern part of the state. New Jersey experiences hot summers with average temperatures often reaching into the high 70s/low 80s Fahrenheit range during July and August throughout much of North and Central NJ (closer to New York City). As a result, many species thrive within the state's diverse ecosystems 480 species of birds inhabit New Jersey, including bald eagles, snowy owls, peregrine falcons, wood thrush, and wild turkeys. New Jersey is home to several types of forests, including deciduous hardwood forests along the northwest side of the state near Pennsylvania, coniferous forests in northwestern portions near New York State, oak-hickory broadleaf forests throughout much of southern and central NJ, and Pine Barrens regions found in parts of southern New Jersey. Unfortunately, the Passaic River runs through central New Jersey, and it is one of the most polluted rivers in North America due to industrial waste from nearby cities such as Newark and Paterson. The state's rivers are generally short and wide but rich in fish, making them popular for recreational activities like fishing and kayaking. The state has more than 130 miles of ocean coastline between its northern border with New York and its southern border with Delaware. Much of northern New Jersey features hilly terrain, while southern portions feature flatlands and coastal plains. The highest point in New Jersey is High Point, which reaches 1,803 feet above sea level in Sussex County. The geography of New Jersey is heavily influenced by its location along the Atlantic coast. New Jersey has an area of 8,729 square miles, making it the 47th largest state. Pennsylvania borders it to the west, Delaware to the south, and New York to the northeast. New Jersey is a state in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
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