Butte Nebraska Map

About Butte, Nebraska

Butte is a locality in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 273. The population density is 293.1 people per km². Butte is located at 42.9114°N, 98.8493°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68722.

Butte unfolds across the rolling Nebraska plains, a quiet settlement etched into the wide expanse of Boyd County. It lies 95.1 miles north-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 310°T), and is situated 27.1 miles north-north-east of Atkinson. Here, the land breathes in broad, sun-drenched strokes, the horizon a constant, unbroken line where sky meets prairie grass. The terrain, a gentle topography of low hills and shallow valleys, lends itself to the slow, deliberate growth of crops, the fields a patchwork of greens and golds under the vast, ever-present sky. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, painterly shadows that stretch and shift across the stubble of harvested corn, imbuing the landscape with a hushed, golden luminescence. The air itself carries the scent of dry earth and distant hay, a clean, elemental perfume that speaks of open spaces and a profound connection to the soil. The history of Butte is rooted in the hardy spirit of early settlers who saw potential in this fertile, if windswept, territory. The local economy, like that of many communities in this region, is intrinsically tied to agriculture, with cattle ranching and grain farming forming the backbone of its existence. The rhythm of Butte is dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, and by the quiet hum of tractors working the land. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of family farms and the collective memory of generations who have worked this ground are its most notable features. The character of Butte is one of resilience and quiet perseverance, a testament to the enduring strength of rural life in the heart of America.

About This Butte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Butte, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.911387, -98.849256. 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 Butte and Boyd County.

Detailed location data for Butte includes the ZIP code (68722), telephone area code (402), county seat of Boyd County (Butte), and school district assignment (Boyd 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 Butte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.