Geography of Cumberland County, New Jersey Cumberland County, nestled in the southwestern part of New Jersey, boasts a diverse geography shaped by its location along the Delaware Bay and the convergence of various rivers. This comprehensive overview will delve into the topography, climate, rivers, lakes, and other geographical elements that contribute to the unique character… Read More »
Outerbridge Crossing Spans Arthur Killo Lanes 2×2 Total length 3,093 meters Main span 229 meters Bridge deck height 41 meters Opening 29-06-1928 Traffic intensity 82,100 mvt/day Location Map According to allcitycodes, the Outerbridge Crossing is a cantilever bridge in the United States. The three-mile bridge spans the Arthur Kill, which forms the border between… Read More »
Holland Tunnel crosses Hudson River Length 2,609 meters Opening 13-11-1927 Intensity 93,400 mvt/day Location Map According to transporthint, the Holland Tunnel is a 2.6 kilometer long tunnel in the United States. The tunnel is located under the Hudson River, which forms the border between Jersey City (state of New Jersey ) and the New… Read More »
The state of New Jersey (NJ) is located in the northeast of the US and is the state with the highest population density of all US states ( excluding Washington DC ). New Jersey mainly owes this to the city of Newark. which is virtually merged with New York City in the northeast. In addition,… Read More »
This fertile land was first sighted by the Italian explorer Giovanni de Varazano in 1524. When he anchored his ship in what is now New York Harbor, his invasion of this new world would forever change the ancestral homeland of the local Delaware Indians. In 1609 Henry Hudson sailed up his now namesake river, claiming… Read More »