Edgewater is a narrow Bergen County borough along the Hudson River at the base of the Palisades. It stretches between Fort Lee and North Bergen, directly across the river from upper Manhattan. River Road serves as the main north-south corridor and connects residential buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, offices, parks, and remaining industrial properties. Ferry service provides access to Manhattan, while nearby routes lead to the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, and major New Jersey highways. Edgewater changed significantly from a manufacturing and shipping center into a densely developed waterfront community, with high-rise and mid-rise housing occupying many former industrial sites. The steep Palisades rise immediately west of the riverfront, creating a distinctive linear landscape with limited east-west streets. Public walkways and parks provide access to the Hudson. Edgewater's river views, transportation links, and concentrated redevelopment give it a character unlike the more traditional suburban boroughs farther inland in Bergen County.