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Fort Lee.

Its Census reference point is in Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands, within Northern Piedmont. Leonia lies about 1.3 miles northwest of Fort Lee by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Aerial image of Fort Lee, New Jersey looking east to Hudson River and Upper Manhattan
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Aerial image of Fort Lee, New Jersey looking east to Hudson River and Upper Manhattan

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THE SETTINGTrap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYBergen County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Fort Lee on the map

THE FORT LEE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands setting.

Fort Lee borough has 2.52 square miles of land in Bergen County. Its Census reference point is in Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands, within Northern Piedmont.

Rounded low hills, open valleys and irregular plains form a transition between Appalachian highlands and the coastal plain. The underlying geology mixes metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary rocks.

Regional context: Northern Piedmont ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Fort Lee and Bergen County

Fort Lee is associated with Bergen County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Bergen County

Fort Lee by land and water

The Census records 0.34 square miles of water within Fort Lee, or 12% of its total area. It is 6.5 percentage points higher than the 5.5% recorded for Bergen County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Fort Lee borough has 1.7 times the land area of nearby Leonia borough (1.52 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Fort Lee land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Fort Lee

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Fort Lee. Check the Bergen County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands setting

Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands belongs to Northern Piedmont. Does the survey show valley land, hillside or ridge-top acreage, and how is its connection to a public road documented?

03

Check the route, beyond Leonia

Leonia is 1.3 miles northwest of the Fort Lee reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Fort Lee resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON FORT LEE

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.8506° N, 73.9710° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Fort Lee ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Borough Of Fort Lee

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Borough Of Fort Lee ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Bergen

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Bergen ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Fort Lee data

View Census information selected by this borough’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Piedmont context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New Jersey landowner resources

NJDEP GeoWeb

Interactive state environmental mapping and GIS data.

Pinelands property maps

Official parcel lookup and mapping for properties in the Pinelands region.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Fort Lee.

Leonia lies about 1.3 miles northwest of Fort Lee by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Fort Lee in context

NSEWLeonia · 1.3 miles1Palisades Park · 1.4 miles2Edgewater · 1.8 miles3Cliffside Park · 2.2 miles4Ridgefield · 2.6 miles5Ridgefield Park · 2.6 miles6OUTER RING: 2.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Leonia1.3 mi · borough
  2. 2
    Palisades Park1.4 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Edgewater1.8 mi · borough
  4. 4
    Cliffside Park2.2 mi · borough
  5. 5
    Ridgefield2.6 mi · borough
  6. 6
    Ridgefield Park2.6 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New Jersey; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Fort Lee
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Fort Lee?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Bergen County. Fort Lee’s 2.52 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Fort Lee property in Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands?+

No. Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Fort Lee boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Leonia as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.3 miles northwest of Fort Lee’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Fort Lee?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Fort Lee.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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