Albion Nebraska Map

About Albion, Nebraska

Albion is a locality in Boone County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,822. The population density is 567.6 people per km². Albion is located at 41.6908°N, 98.0037°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68620.

Albion rests in the broad, generous sweep of the Nebraska prairie, where the land unfolds in vast, sun-drenched acres. It lies 38.1 miles south-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 233°T), and is situated 12.5 miles west-south-west of Newman Grove. The horizon stretches, an unbroken line against a sky that can shift from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the crystalline blue of a perfect summer day. Gentle swells of farmland, checkerboarded with crops that change their hue with the seasons, define the immediate landscape. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of ripening corn and the distant, earthy aroma of freshly tilled soil, a constant reminder of the land's enduring fertility. Even the wind seems to possess a certain character, a steady breath that whispers through the tall grasses and rustles the leaves of the scattered cottonwood trees. The story of Albion is inextricably tied to the agricultural pulse of the region, a narrative built on the resilience and hard work of its people. Founded by settlers drawn to the fertile plains, the town grew as a hub for the surrounding farms, its economy still deeply rooted in the cultivation of grain and livestock. A sense of quiet purpose permeates the daily life of Albion; the pace is steady, unhurried, allowing time for neighborly conversation and shared meals. While grand monuments are few, the enduring strength of the community, its ability to weather the lean years and celebrate the bountiful harvests, forms its own kind of landmark, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Albion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Albion, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.690844, -98.003672. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Albion and Boone County.

Detailed location data for Albion includes the ZIP code (68620), telephone area code (402), county seat of Boone County (Albion), and school district assignment (Boone Central Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Albion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.