Burwell Nebraska Map

About Burwell, Nebraska

Burwell is a locality in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,087. The population density is 400.1 people per km². Burwell is located at 41.7817°N, 99.1332°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Burwell is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68823.

Burwell occupies a stretch of Nebraska where the North Loup River carves a deliberate, silver path through the expansive prairie. It lies 72.0 miles northwest of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 326°T), and is situated 16.3 miles northwest of Ord. The horizon functions as the primary fact of life here, pulling the eye toward the distant silhouette of Windy Hill or the subtle, earthen folds of Jones Canyon. Beyond the immediate banks of the river, the landscape transitions into the rugged, undulating terrain of the Sandhills, where the quality of light at dusk transforms the dry grasses into a sea of burnished gold. Those seeking the quiet influence of the water often find their way to the Larsen-Schwartzlander Reservoir, a reservoir that holds the stillness of the plains under a wide, unobstructed sky. To the west, the Mirdan Canal State Wildlife Management Area offers a sanctuary where the land remains largely undisturbed, reflecting the quiet resilience of a region defined by its immense, open geography.

Burwell persists as a center for the cattle trade, a place where the economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the seasons and the demands of the pasture. The history of the settlement is etched into the sturdy architecture of its main streets, where the county-seat clock tower continues to mark the passage of time for those who work the surrounding ranches. Life in Burwell moves with a deliberate, measured pace, favoring the steady labor of agriculture and the maintenance of deep-rooted traditions. During the height of the summer, the air often carries the scent of cured hay and the faint, dry dust of the prairie, a sensory reminder of the town’s enduring relationship with the soil. It is a place where the collective memory of the pioneer experience informs the present, ensuring that the character of the locality remains as grounded and unyielding as the plains themselves.

About This Burwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burwell, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.781673, -99.133154. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Burwell includes the ZIP code (68823), telephone area code (308), county seat of Garfield County (Burwell), and school district assignment (Burwell Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.