Union County Map, New Jersey
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Union County, New Jersey
Union County is just west of New York City, along Newark Bay. Elizabeth is the county seat, and has a rich history dating back to colonial times. But it’s also got a busy port and has a huge IKEA. Westfield is known for its downtown and great shopping.
But you can’t talk about Union County without mentioning the Watchung Reservation. It’s a massive park with hiking trails, a lake, and even a deserted village. The county also has some serious brain power too with Kean University and Union County College.
From Portuguese in Elizabeth to Cuban in Union, there’s always something new to try for food. Union County is like a microcosm of New Jersey itself. It’s busy and quiet, historic and modern, all at once.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Union County |
| County Seat | Elizabeth |
| Population | Approximately 575,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Elizabeth, Plainfield, Union Township, Linden, Westfield, Rahway, Scotch Plains, Cranford |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 78, Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike), Garden State Parkway, U.S. Route 1/9, U.S. Route 22 |
| FIPS Code | 34-039 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 105 square miles (102 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Morris County (Northwest), Essex County (North), Hudson County (Northeast), Somerset County (West), Richmond County, New York (East), Middlesex County (South) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.6590° N, 74.3130° W |
| Etymology | Named to signify the union of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Liberty Hall Museum, Warinanco Park, Watchung Reservation, Kean University |
| Website | Union County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Union County Topographic Map
Union County is flatter in the east, but the western edge rises slightly. There’s nothing too extreme, but enough to break the horizon. Urban sprawl meets scattered green space. It mostly all takes place on gentle terrain.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Union County Road Map
Union’s got the full set. Interstate 78, the Garden State Parkway, and the Turnpike all run through it. Though traffic can be congested, the access is unbeatable. Zoom in and take a look at our Union County road map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Union County Satellite Map
From our satellite map, Union County displays its city blocks, parking lots, and industrial space in the east. Elizabeth and Linden stand out near the port, while parks soften things out farther west. You’ll also spot Newark Airport’s runways right on the edge.
OUTLINE MAP
Union County Blank Map
Union County has a compact, boxy shape with a couple jagged edges. It doesn’t touch another state. But it sits tight among dense neighbors, surrounded on all sides.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Union 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.