Craig Nebraska Map
Craig, 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 Craig, Burt County.
Interactive Map of Craig, Nebraska
| City | Craig |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Burt |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.785547 |
| Longitude | -96.363911 |
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 192.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Craig, Nebraska
Craig is a locality in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 113. The population density is 192.3 people per km². Craig is located at 41.7855°N, 96.3639°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68019.
Craig rests on the high plains, where the land unfolds in broad, sweeping gestures under a vast sky. It lies 25.3 miles north-north-east of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 16°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Tekamah. The terrain here is a study in subtle resilience, characterized by gentle swells and shallow draws that channel the infrequent rains toward the meandering Elkhorn River. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their green and gold textures shifting with the sun's slow arc, punctuated by the dark, weathered wood of farmsteads and the occasional stand of cottonwoods that gather along the waterways. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and distant grasses, a fragrance that speaks of the open country. The roots of Craig run deep into the rich agricultural heritage of Burt County, a story etched into the very soil that sustains its livelihood. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile bottomlands, the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with grain farming and cattle ranching forming the backbone of its prosperity. While few grand monuments mark its history, the quiet industriousness of its residents and the enduring rhythm of the seasons are its true landmarks. Life in Craig moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, the days measured by the demands of the fields and the quiet camaraderie of its people, a character shaped by the enduring spirit of the Nebraska prairie.
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About This Craig Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Craig, 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 Craig and Burt County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Craig 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 Craig 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. |
