Arnold Nebraska Map

About Arnold, Nebraska

Arnold is a locality in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 945. The population density is 511.4 people per km². Arnold is located at 41.4225°N, 100.1935°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 69120.

Arnold lies sprawled across the Nebraska prairie, a place where the sky feels impossibly vast, stretching its blue canvas from horizon to horizon. It lies 76.5 miles north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 311°T), and is situated 16.7 miles west-north-west of Callaway. Rolling hills, softened by the endless work of wind and sun, give way to wide, flat expanses that invite the eye to wander. The air here carries the scent of dry grasses and distant rain, a clean, sharp perfume that speaks of open country. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the few scattered buildings and the surrounding farmland in a warm, golden glow that seems to hold the day's memories. It's a landscape that feels both enduring and ephemeral, shaped by forces far larger than human hands, yet intimately familiar to those who call it home. The history of Arnold is etched into the very soil, a testament to the grit and determination of early settlers who sought their fortunes on this fertile ground. Primarily an agricultural hub, the local economy has long been sustained by the bounty of the land, with crops like corn and soybeans painting the fields in broad strokes of green and gold. Ranching also plays a vital role, the quiet hum of machinery on a distant farm or the faint lowing of cattle carried on the breeze a constant reminder of this enduring heritage. While Arnold may not boast grand monuments, its character is found in the steadfastness of its people and the quiet dignity of a life lived in harmony with the seasons, a rhythm dictated by the sun and the soil.

About This Arnold Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arnold, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.422502, -100.193465. 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 Arnold and Custer County.

Detailed location data for Arnold includes the ZIP code (69120), telephone area code (308), county seat of Custer County (Broken Bow), and school district assignment (Arnold Public 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 Arnold is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.