Background

GIS Data for Hudson County

The NJ Geographic Information Network (NJGIN) website offers a comprehensive suite of geospatial data and tools designed to serve professionals, researchers, and the public interested in New Jersey’s geographic information. Visitors can access the **Imagery Warehouse** app for downloading and streaming current and historical aerial imagery, including the fascinating **NJ Time Machine – 1930 and 2020 Imagery** to explore landscape changes over 90 years. Users can explore property information through the **Property Explorer App**, which allows searches of all NJ parcels by address, county, municipality, block, and lot. The site provides regularly updated core datasets such as **road centerlines, address points, and statewide geocoding service** with monthly updates starting June 2022. Elevation data, including **Quality level 2 elevation products** and detailed LiDAR collections from 2018 (Northwest NJ) and 2019 (South NJ), are available for download, along with point cloud data (.laz files). The platform supports data sharing with the public through **NJGIN Open Data!**, featuring recently shared datasets by NJOGIS. Users can also explore administrative boundaries with updated **Municipal, County, State, Legislative, and Congressional Districts** datasets and learn about boundary mapping history via the **NJ State Boundary Project Story Map**. Specialized tools like the **Congressional District Finder** help locate U.S. Senators and Representatives by address, enhancing civic engagement. Overall, NJGIN serves as a dynamic portal delivering authoritative, up-to-date geospatial resources and interactive applications for efficient spatial data exploration and analysis across New Jersey.