Sussex County Map, New Jersey
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Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County is up in the far northwest corner of New Jersey, bordering Connecticut and Pennsylvania. It’s about as far from the Jersey Shore stereotype as you can get. This is where the Garden State earns its name. Rolling hills, forests, and farmland dominate the landscape.
The Appalachian Trail cuts through here, offering hikers some of the best views in the state. Sussex is lake country too. Lake Hopatcong and Swartswood Lake are perfect for swimming and boating. The county has a Space Farms Zoo and Museum. It’s part wildlife park, part collection of… well, everything.
Newton is the county seat here and has a quaint downtown with some great restaurants. Winters can be harsh up here, but that just means great skiing at Mountain Creek. Sussex County is a breath of fresh air in the state. It’s where New Jerseyans go when they want to escape everyday hustle.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sussex County |
| County Seat | Newton |
| Population | Approximately 140,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Vernon Township, Sparta, Hopatcong, Newton, Franklin, Andover, Hardyston Township |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 80, U.S. Route 206, New Jersey Route 15, New Jersey Route 23 |
| FIPS Code | 34-037 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 535 square miles (519 sq mi land, 16 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pike County, Pennsylvania (Northwest), Orange County, New York (Northeast), Passaic County (East), Warren County (Southwest), Morris County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 41.1289° N, 74.8019° W |
| Etymology | Named after Sussex, a county in England |
| Major Landmarks | High Point State Park, Mountain Creek Waterpark, Space Farms Zoo & Museum |
| Website | Sussex County Website |
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