Burton Nebraska Map

About Burton, Nebraska

Burton is a locality in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States. The population density is 5.9 people per km². Burton is located at 42.9117°N, 99.5918°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68778.

Burton rests in a wide expanse where the Nebraska prairie rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, hinting at the subtle topography of the land. It lies 126.5 miles west-north-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 300°T), and is situated 28.5 miles north-north-east of Ainsworth. The sky above is a vast, unblemished dome, often painted with the soft, diffused light of approaching dusk that lends a muted, golden hue to the short, dry grasses and scattered cottonwoods. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of earth and sun-baked vegetation, a constant, quiet perfume that defines the very breath of this place. The landscape is one of understated beauty, where the horizon stretches endlessly, a testament to the sheer openness of the Great Plains, and the quietude is broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant call of a meadowlark. The history of Burton is intrinsically tied to the agricultural ambitions that shaped this region, a story of resilience and adaptation to the land's demands. For generations, the economy has been sustained by the bounty of the soil, with grain fields stretching across the horizon, their golden stalks a familiar sight under the prairie sun. While the pace of life in Burton is unhurried, a quiet industriousness underpins its existence, a continuation of the pioneering spirit that first settled these plains. The legacy of those early settlers is felt in the enduring character of the community, a subtle but powerful undercurrent that flows through the everyday lives of its inhabitants, connecting them to the enduring rhythms of the land.

About This Burton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burton, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.911669, -99.591779. 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 Burton and Keya Paha County.

Detailed location data for Burton includes the ZIP code (68778), telephone area code (402), county seat of Keya Paha County (Springview), and school district assignment (Keya Paha County 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 Burton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.