Broken Bow Nebraska Map

About Broken Bow, Nebraska

Broken Bow is a locality in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,502. The population density is 673.7 people per km². Broken Bow is located at 41.4020°N, 99.6393°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68822.

Broken Bow rests on the cusp of the Sandhills, a vast, undulating expanse of softly rolling terrain that seems to breathe with the wind. It lies 56.6 miles north-north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 329°T), and is situated 15.5 miles west-north-west of Ansley. Here, the sky feels immense, a boundless canvas where clouds drift like forgotten ships, and the sun, when it descends, paints the western horizon in hues of ember and amethyst. The land itself is a study in muted tones – tawny grasses that whisper secrets in the breeze, punctuated by the deeper greens of scattered cottonwoods and cedars lining the shallow draws. The air, crisp and clean, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of wild prairie blooms, a testament to the enduring wildness that still holds sway. The spirit of Broken Bow is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage that has shaped this corner of Custer County for generations. Ranching and farming form the bedrock of its economy, with vast herds of cattle grazing on the resilient grasses and fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the legacy of homesteaders who tamed this prairie land is still honored. A notable landmark is the unique shape of the Custer County Courthouse, a distinctive architectural feature that has stood as a silent witness to the town's unfolding story. The quiet hum of daily life in Broken Bow is a reflection of its grounded character, a community that values resilience, hard work, and the enduring beauty of its wide-open spaces.

About This Broken Bow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Broken Bow, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.401951, -99.639279. 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 Broken Bow and Custer County.

Detailed location data for Broken Bow includes the ZIP code (68822), telephone area code (308), county seat of Custer County (Broken Bow), and school district assignment (Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.