Califon is a small borough in northern Hunterdon County along the South Branch of the Raritan River. Its compact center, historic homes, former rail corridor, and surrounding farms give the community a distinctive village character. County roads connect Califon with High Bridge, Clinton, Tewksbury, and Long Valley, while nearby routes provide access to Interstate 78. Hunterdon County occupies west-central New Jersey between the Delaware River and the state’s central transportation corridors. Rolling farmland, wooded ridges, historic villages, river towns, reservoirs, and low-density townships give the county a distinctive rural and small-town character. Its combination of local character and regional access helps distinguish Califon from nearby communities. The wider county provides additional choices for schools, shopping, employment, public services, and recreation. Neighborhoods, local institutions, business areas, parks, and road connections together define the community’s physical setting.