Burr Nebraska Map

About Burr, Nebraska

Burr is a locality in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 41. The population density is 76.0 people per km². Burr is located at 40.5356°N, 96.3000°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68324.

Burr rests in a quiet embrace of the Nebraska prairie, where the land rolls in soft, broad strokes toward horizons that seem to stretch into eternity. It lies 26.5 miles south-east of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 133°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-east of Sterling. The soil, a rich, dark loam, yields a generous bounty under a sky that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the fiery golds and bruised purples of a prairie sunset. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and soybeans, a perfume woven from the very essence of the cultivated earth. The landscape is one of open fields, punctuated by the occasional cluster of stately cottonwoods or the stoic silhouette of a solitary farmstead, their structures weathered by the sun and wind, standing as silent sentinels against the vastness. The history of Burr is a narrative etched in the pioneering spirit that first claimed these fertile plains. Its economy, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of Otoe County, continues to thrive on the cultivation of the land that defines its character. The rhythm of life in Burr is measured by the seasons and the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. While no grand monuments mark its passage, the enduring strength of Burr lies in its steadfast commitment to the land and the quiet dignity of its residents, who carry forward a legacy of resilience and self-sufficiency.

About This Burr Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burr, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.535555, -96.300011. 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 Burr and Otoe County.

Detailed location data for Burr includes the ZIP code (68324), telephone area code (402), county seat of Otoe County (Nebraska City), and school district assignment (Johnson County Central 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 Burr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.