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Alliance Nebraska Map

Explore Alliance, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Alliance, Nebraska

How to Use This Alliance, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alliance, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Alliance.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Alliance
State	Nebraska (NE)
County	Box Butte County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	42.101634
Longitude	-102.872145
Population	8,151
Density	631.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	69301
Area Code	308
County Seat	Alliance
School District	Alliance Public Schools

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About Alliance, Nebraska

Alliance is a locality in Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,151. The population density is 631.6 people per km². Alliance is located at 42.1016°N, 102.8721°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Alliance is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 69301.

Alliance commands a vast horizon where the expansive sky dictates the daily rhythm of the high plains. It lies 43.9 miles east-northeast of Scottsbluff, NE (from Scottsbluff, NE: bearing 68°T), and is situated 44.8 miles east-northeast of Gering. The landscape surrounding Alliance is defined by the subtle, persistent reach of the prairie, a terrain where the light at dusk stretches long and thin across the earth. Berea Creek winds quietly through the nearby soil, offering a modest ribbon of life just two miles away from the center of activity. To the north, the silhouette of Wild Horse Butte rises eleven miles distant, a solitary anchor in a sea of grass. Those seeking a momentary pause in the open air might visit the Cheyenne Mini Park, which serves as a small, cultivated clearing for the public. Even the distant, quiet waters of Sewer Lake Number 1, situated six miles out, seem to reflect the immense, unblinking clarity of the Nebraska atmosphere.

Railroad expansion served as the primary catalyst for growth in Alliance, transforming a quiet stretch of land into a vital junction for commerce and travel. The economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the surrounding plains, where agricultural output and cattle ranching provide a stable foundation for local industry. Trains continue to move with rhythmic frequency, their passing a reminder of the historical importance of the line in connecting the region to broader markets. Residents look toward the cultivation of crops and the management of livestock as the essential fibers of their economic life. This focus on tangible production ensures that the pace of work in Alliance aligns with the seasonal demands of the land. The persistence of these industries reflects a commitment to a lifestyle that values endurance and practical labor above all else.

Cultural life in Alliance finds a curious and striking expression in the Carhenge monument, an artistic installation that mimics the geometry of ancient stone circles using vintage automobiles. This site draws visitors who appreciate the inventive, slightly eccentric spirit that often emerges in solitary, wide-open spaces. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the plains, fostering a sense of connection that defies the isolation of the landscape. While many figures of quiet accomplishment have walked these streets, the town maintains a modest character that prioritizes the collective identity over individual fame. The clock tower serves as a silent witness to the passing years, anchoring the downtown area with a sense of permanence. Life in Alliance moves forward with a steady, deliberate grace, mirroring the enduring nature of the prairie that surrounds it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 152° SE
Central Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 050° NE
Alliance (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 166° S
Knight Museum and Sandhills Center (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 061° NE
Wiggly Field Dog Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 006° N
Hal Meurray Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 250° W
Laing Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 359° N
The Fourd Seasons (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 015° N
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.1 mi, 147° SE · 93k acres
Courthouse and Jail Rocks Historical Marker (Monument) — 31.6 mi, 198° S
North Platte National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.5 mi, 251° W · 5,832 acres
Bayard Chimney Rock Museum (Museum) — 33.5 mi, 224° SW
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge_Proposed Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 36.4 mi, 133° SE · 24k acres
Nebraska National Forest (National Forest) — 37.9 mi, 347° N · 141k acres
Pine Ridge National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 38.0 mi, 338° N · 6,651 acres
Narcissa Whitman Historical Marker (Monument) — 38.4 mi, 169° S
Heritage Center I (Museum) — 41.3 mi, 013° N
Heritage Center II (Museum) — 41.4 mi, 013° N
Western Nebraska Mexican American Historical Museum (Museum) — 43.5 mi, 249° W
Scotts Bluff National Monument (National Monument) — 45.2 mi, 248° W · 3,162 acres
Oregon Trail Park Stadium (Stadium) — 45.3 mi, 244° SW
Corn Maze at Legacy of the Plains (Attraction) — 46.1 mi, 246° SW
North Overlook (Viewpoint) — 46.2 mi, 247° SW
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (National Monument) — 47.0 mi, 297° NW · 2,253 acres
Prehistoric Prairies Discovery Center (Attraction) — 48.9 mi, 326° NW
Sunday Matinee (Cinema) — 50.7 mi, 353° N
Split Daemonilix (Attraction) — 51.9 mi, 296° NW
Daemonilix (Attraction) — 52.0 mi, 296° NW
Soldier Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 52.7 mi, 318° NW · 7,833 acres
Chappell Memorial Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 72.7 mi, 163° S

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