Brownville Nebraska Map

About Brownville, Nebraska

Brownville is a locality in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 102. The population density is 80.8 people per km². Brownville is located at 40.3978°N, 95.6580°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68321.

Brownville unfolds along the Missouri River, a quiet ripple against the vast canvas of the Nebraska plains. It lies 52.5 miles south-south-east of Bellevue, NE (from Bellevue, NE: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east of Auburn. The land here breathes with a gentle swell, the fields of corn and soybeans reaching towards a horizon that seems to stretch into forever, catching the late afternoon sun in molten gold. Ancient cottonwoods, their bark like weathered parchment, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves whispering secrets to the wind that carries the scent of damp earth and distant rain. The air itself feels soft, a caress that stills the hurried thoughts, inviting a slower contemplation as the light mellows into a hazy, benevolent glow. This place remembers its past, its history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its buildings and the stories carried by its residents. Brownville, once a bustling river port, felt the pulse of steamboats and the energy of westward expansion, a vital hub where goods and dreams converged. Though the grander days of river trade have receded, a spirit of resilience endures, a quiet economy sustained by the fertile land and the enduring charm of a community that cherishes its heritage. The Brownville Historic Society, a guardian of this legacy, keeps alive the memory of those who shaped this riverbend, their efforts a subtle counterpoint to the ceaseless flow of the water.

About This Brownville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brownville, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.397779, -95.658046. 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 Brownville and Nemaha County.

Detailed location data for Brownville includes the ZIP code (68321), telephone area code (402), county seat of Nemaha County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Auburn 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 Brownville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.