Talk:Geography of New Jersey

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[edit] Useful images?

Hi, the following images may be of use:

Hope this helps. --ChrisRuvolo (t) 23:54, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

  • That definetly looks useful--ZeWrestler Talk 15:59, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Article Organization

I am looking over the organization of the article and I am thinking it should be changed. I am thinking a landform section, which would emcompass the 5 sections already outlined, a rivers section, a mountains section and a beach section. What do you guys think? I miss anything or should do something else? --ZeWrestler Talk 14:47, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

I added a few categories I think belong in the article. As for Cultural Regions, I added subsections for Historical emigrations to discuss the colonial, mid-19th century/early20th century/post-1960s ethnic migrations to NJ, New Jersey's ethnic communities today to discuss how NJ looks today in terms of ethnic and cultural geography, and North Jersey vs. South Jersey divide to discuss the cultural significance and identity of those from North Jersey (focused on the NYC metropolitan area) and South Jersey (Philly-oriented), and why the two groups are significantly different from a sociological view, and in terms of infrastructure.
Perhaps we can add the old hilarity that all roads lead you out of New Jersey, nothing actually leads you to anyplace in NJ.
We need pictures, maps, etc. Suggested Pictures: 1) ideally of Northwestern NJ mountain valleys (Paulinskill River valley would be ideal, and close to my heart), 2) downtown Newark/Paterson, 3) an affluent Bergen County suburb, 4) a depressed Camden ghetto, 5) the NJ shore, 6) the Pine Barrens.
I will add more later (and soon).—ExplorerCDT 17:02, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] For Comparison: Geography section from New Jersey

[edit] Geography

Main article: Geography of New Jersey
See also: List of New Jersey counties
New York Harbor from the Staten Island Ferry, with views of Jersey City (in North Jersey) and its Gold Coast featuring the 781-foot (238 m) Goldman Sachs Tower.
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New York Harbor from the Staten Island Ferry, with views of Jersey City (in North Jersey) and its Gold Coast featuring the 781-foot (238 m) Goldman Sachs Tower.
Map of New Jersey showing major transportation networks and cities
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Map of New Jersey showing major transportation networks and cities

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York; on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the south and southwest by Delaware; and on the west by Pennsylvania. The western border of New Jersey is largely defined by the Delaware River. Because of its dense population and because most communities of northern New Jersey do not have the widespread reservoir system of neighboring Greater New York City, the slightest dry season leads to drought warnings; but because there are many streams and rivers close to these communities, the slightest above average rainfall causes frequent flooding as many parts of Northern New Jersey are part of a flood plain. It is also at the center of the Boston to Washington megalopolis.

New Jersey is broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. North Jersey lies within New York City's general sphere of influence (i.e. largely within the New York metropolitan area), and some residents commute to the city to work. Central Jersey is a largely suburban area. South Jersey is within Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's general sphere of influence, and most of it is included in the Delaware Valley. Such geographic definitions are loosely defined, however, and there is often dispute over where one region begins and another ends. Some people do not consider Central Jersey to exist at all, but most believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the North and South.

Additionally, the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission divides the state into six distinct regions to facilitate the state's tourism industry. The regions are:

High Point, in Montague Township, Sussex County, is the highest elevation, at 1,803 feet (550 m).

Major rivers include the Manasquan, Maurice, Mullica, Passaic, Hackensack, Rahway, Rancocas, Raritan, Musconetcong, and Delaware rivers. The Palisades are a line of steep cliffs on the lower west side of the Hudson River.

Sandy Hook, along the eastern coast, is a popular recreational beach. It is a barrier spit and an extension of the Barnegat Peninsula along the state's Atlantic Ocean coast.

Areas managed by the National Park Service include:

Prominent geographic features include:

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