Cortland Nebraska Map
Cortland, Nebraska — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cortland, Gage County.
Interactive Map of Cortland, Nebraska
| City | Cortland |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Gage |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.505557 |
| Longitude | -96.705856 |
| Population | 547 |
| Density | 386.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cortland, Nebraska
Cortland is a locality in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 547. The population density is 386.1 people per km². Cortland is located at 40.5056°N, 96.7059°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68331.
Cortland rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of Nebraska prairie, where the sky feels impossibly vast and the horizon stretches unblemished for miles. It lies 20.4 miles south of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 186°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-west of Hickman. The land here is a study in subtle shifts of contour, a tapestry of cultivated fields—ripening corn and amber waves of wheat—that meet the soft, dusty shoulders of county roads. A quiet stillness often settles over the landscape, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the rustle of dry grasses in the frequent breeze. The character of Cortland is etched in this open-air quietude, a place where the sun’s descent paints the western sky in hues of molten gold and bruised lavender, and the air, even in summer, carries a crisp, clean edge. The history of Cortland is woven into the agricultural heritage of Gage County, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first tilled this fertile soil. This locality, like many across the plains, owes its existence to the promise of land and the relentless drive of pioneers seeking a new beginning. The local economy remains firmly rooted in the bounty of the earth, with farming and ranching forming the backbone of its livelihood, sustained by the rich, dark soil that has yielded generations of crops. While grand monuments are few, the enduring presence of well-maintained farmsteads and the quiet industry of its residents speak to a distinct character, a deep connection to the land and a resilient, unpretentious way of life that defines Cortland.
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About This Cortland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cortland, Nebraska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cortland and Gage County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cortland is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cortland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
