Cotesfield Nebraska Map

About Cotesfield, Nebraska

Cotesfield is a locality in Howard County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 27. The population density is 17.7 people per km². Cotesfield is located at 41.3572°N, 98.6326°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68835.

Cotesfield rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of Nebraska prairie, where the sky seems to stretch infinitely in every direction. It lies 33.5 miles north-north-west of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 333°T), and is situated 13.4 miles north-west of St. Paul. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, from the tawny golds of sun-baked grasses in late summer to the deep, bruised purples that paint the horizon as twilight descends. The air, when the wind sighs across the fields, carries the dry, earthy scent of cultivated soil and the faintest whisper of distant thunderstorms. A scattering of cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the spring and a soft, dusty green by August, punctuate the landscape, offering a rare, welcome shade. The character of Cotesfield is one of quiet endurance, a place shaped by the patient hand of nature and the unwavering spirit of those who call it home. The history of Cotesfield is intertwined with the westward expansion and the relentless pursuit of agricultural prosperity. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a fresh start, established a community that has since become deeply rooted in the land. The local economy, like so many in this part of the country, relies heavily on the bounty of the earth, with farming and ranching forming the backbone of its sustenance. Grain elevators, like silent sentinels, stand testament to the generations of hard work and dedication that have transformed this prairie into a breadbasket. While grand landmarks may be few, the true character of Cotesfield lies in its unassuming beauty and the enduring strength of its people, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the American heartland.

About This Cotesfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cotesfield, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.357234, -98.632576. 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 Cotesfield and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Cotesfield includes the ZIP code (68835), telephone area code (308), county seat of Howard County (St. Paul), and school district assignment (Elba 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 Cotesfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.