Bushnell Nebraska Map

About Bushnell, Nebraska

Bushnell is a locality in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 160. The population density is 34.3 people per km². Bushnell is located at 41.2322°N, 103.8919°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 69128.

Bushnell unfolds across the high plains, a quiet sentinel under the immense Nebraska sky. It lies 48.7 miles east of Cheyenne, WY (from Cheyenne, WY: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Pine Bluffs. The landscape here is a study in subtle grandeur, a vast expanse of rolling prairie that stretches to the horizon, broken only by the gentle dips and rises of the terrain. The air, when the wind stirs, carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked grasses and distant agriculture, a scent that speaks of resilience and openness. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a golden, almost melancholic quality, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the undulating land, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of peace. The history of Bushnell is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland that surrounds it, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled this land. Founded in an era when the railroad was the artery of commerce, Bushnell grew from a small stop on the line, its economy built on the bounty of the surrounding farms – wheat, corn, and cattle forming the bedrock of its livelihood. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of Bushnell, with the quiet hum of tractors in the fields during planting and harvest, and a more subdued stillness in the winter months. While not a place of grand monuments, the enduring presence of its weathered grain elevators and the sturdy, unpretentious homes speak of generations who have found their home and purpose in this corner of Kimball County.

About This Bushnell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bushnell, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.232203, -103.891891. 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 Bushnell and Kimball County.

Detailed location data for Bushnell includes the ZIP code (69128), telephone area code (308), county seat of Kimball County (Kimball), and school district assignment (Kimball 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 Bushnell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.