Essex County Map, New Jersey
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Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County sits in the northeastern part of New Jersey, just west of New York City. It’s a place of contrasts. You’ve got Newark, the state’s largest city, with its busy airport and arts scene. Then there’s the leafy suburbs of Montclair and Millburn.
The county has some serious history. Thomas Edison did much of his inventing here. Branch Brook Park in Newark boasts more cherry blossom trees than Washington D.C. There are also some nice Portuguese restaurants in the Ironbound.
Essex is diverse, in its people and its landscapes. You can catch a Devils game at the Prudential Center, then hike in the South Mountain Reservation. It’s urban and suburban, old and new. Essex County has a bit of everything.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Essex County |
| County Seat | Newark |
| Population | Approximately 835,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, West Orange, Montclair, Maplewood, Livingston, Nutley |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 78, Interstate 280, Garden State Parkway, U.S. Route 1/9, New Jersey Route 21 |
| FIPS Code | 34-013 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 129 square miles (126 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Passaic County (North), Morris County (West), Bergen County (East), Hudson County (East), Union County (South) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.7948° N, 74.2646° W |
| Etymology | Named after Essex, England |
| Major Landmarks | Branch Brook Park, Newark Museum of Art, Prudential Center, Turtle Back Zoo |
| Website | Essex County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Essex County Road Map
Essex is wired with roads. While I-280 cuts through the middle, the Garden State Parkway cruises north-south and touches nearly every town. I-95 and Route 21 runs close to the river, hugging Newark tightly. Traffic? Constant. But the access is decent. You can explore Essex County’s roads up close with our zoom tool.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Essex County Satellite Map
A busy grid of streets surrounds Newark, which looks like a dense gray blob. But there are green breaks, especially with its parks. Though most of the county is developed, there is a bit of wilderness in the northwest corner. The eastern border contains the Passaic River and port facilities.
OUTLINE MAP
Essex County Blank Map
Essex County has a jagged, almost claw-like shape. Though it doesn’t border another state, it hugs the Passaic River on the east side. The edges curl and spike around neighboring counties. It’s not symmetrical, but it sure is memorable.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Essex County:
New Jersey County Map
New Jersey packs a lot into 21 counties – beach towns, pine forests and farmland. Trace the colonial history in Hunterdon or walk the boardwalk in Ocean County. There’s more here than meets the Turnpike.