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Chadron Nebraska Map

Explore Chadron, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Chadron, Nebraska

How to Use This Chadron, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Chadron, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Chadron.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Chadron
State	Nebraska (NE)
County	Dawes County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	42.829419
Longitude	-102.999907
Population	5,206
Density	515.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	69337
Area Code	308
County Seat	Chadron
School District	Chadron Public Schools

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About Chadron, Nebraska

Chadron is a locality in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,206. The population density is 515.1 people per km². Chadron is located at 42.8294°N, 102.9999°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Chadron is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 69337.

Chadron occupies a high, expansive plateau where the shortgrass prairie meets the rugged, pine-studded escarpments of the Pine Ridge. It lies 74.7 miles north-northeast of Scottsbluff, NE (from Scottsbluff, NE: bearing 27°T), and is situated 26.2 miles west-southwest of Pine Ridge. The landscape surrounding Chadron is defined by the sharp, dramatic verticality of Kings Canyon, which provides a stark contrast to the flatter horizons of the surrounding plains. To the north, the terrain gives way to the geological prominence of Devils Backbone, visible as a jagged silhouette against the vast Nebraska sky. Water flows quietly through the region, with the persistent path of Big Bordeaux Creek carving through the earth just a short distance away. Residents often look toward the Nebraska National Forest, which encompasses the land directly around the locality and offers a deep, evergreen stillness to the high-plains air.

Chadron emerged from the expansion of the railroad, which transformed the region into a vital hub for the cattle industry that still defines the economic pulse of the plains. The local economy relies heavily on the steady rhythms of agriculture and the dedicated management of the surrounding ranchlands. Chadron remains a place where the movement of livestock and the seasonal demands of the harvest dictate the tempo of daily life. The presence of higher education institutions has long provided a steady intellectual anchor for the regional labor force. Entrepreneurs here favor a pragmatic approach, building industries that respect the harsh, beautiful constraints of a landscape where the horizon remains the primary fact of existence.

Chadron carries a cultural character forged by the endurance of pioneer memory and the quiet tenacity of those who stay. The annual Fur Trade Days celebration serves as a focal point for the community, drawing visitors to recognize the rugged heritage of the frontier. Notable landmarks include the local museum and the nearby Chadron Trails, which offer a path through the quiet, sun-drenched woods for those who seek the solitude of the ridge. While the town maintains a modest scale, it is known as the birthplace of the accomplished actor Dick Cavett, whose career reached far beyond these quiet borders. Life in Chadron moves with the deliberate pace of a place that understands its own geography, finding a distinct beauty in the way the late afternoon light goldens the dry grasses before the long shadows of dusk settle over the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunday Matinee (Cinema) — 0.0 mi, 345° N
Nebraska National Forest (National Forest) — 0.3 mi, 359° N · 141k acres
War Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 165° S
Wilson Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 215° SW
Shumway Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 056° NE
Chadron Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 005° N
Dawes County Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 201° S
Bordeaux Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 099° E
Chadron Creek Trading Post Historical Marker (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 183° S
Chadron State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 185° S
Chadron Creek Ranch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.8 mi, 179° S
Buffalo Gap National Grassland (National Grassland) — 11.8 mi, 360° N · 587k acres
Pine Ridge National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 12.6 mi, 208° SW · 6,651 acres
Heritage Center II (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 122° SE
Heritage Center I (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 122° SE
Oglala National Grassland (National Grassland) — 19.1 mi, 265° W · 95k acres
Crawford School Bell Historical Marker (Monument) — 23.1 mi, 244° SW
Prehistoric Prairies Discovery Center (Attraction) — 23.1 mi, 245° SW
Fort Robinson State Park (State Park) — 23.5 mi, 245° SW
Red Cloud Heritage Center (Attraction) — 27.1 mi, 050° NE
Cowboy Artwork (Public Artwork) — 27.1 mi, 334° NW
Sheridan County Historical Museum (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 105° E
Wounded Knee cemetery (Monument) — 38.7 mi, 056° NE
Scamahorn Museum (Museum) — 40.3 mi, 092° E
AH-1 Cobra Helicopter (Attraction) — 40.5 mi, 093° E
The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD (Attraction) — 47.8 mi, 330° NW
Art House (Gallery) — 48.3 mi, 330° NW
Red Shirt Table Overlook (Viewpoint) — 50.5 mi, 007° N
Alliance (Cinema) — 50.9 mi, 173° S
Old Car (Historic Ruins) — 65.9 mi, 335° NW

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