Crofton Nebraska Map

About Crofton, Nebraska

Crofton is a locality in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 902. The population density is 555.4 people per km². Crofton is located at 42.7289°N, 97.4956°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68730.

Crofton sits where the land begins to soften its prairie edges, a place where the broad, flat expanse of northeastern Nebraska gives way to gentle swells and the occasional shallow draw. It lies 48.6 miles north of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 355°T), and is situated 11.0 miles south-south-west of Yankton. The sky here is a vast, ever-present entity, a canvas of blues and grays that shift with the passing clouds, casting a luminous quality over the fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. Ancient oaks, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, dot the landscape, offering pockets of shade that feel like secrets whispered by the earth. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of tilled soil and ripening grain, a perfume that speaks of diligence and the land’s generous bounty. The story of Crofton is one of resilience and quiet perseverance, rooted in the hardy spirit of its early settlers who saw potential in this fertile ground. It was a place built on the back of agriculture, and that identity remains strong, with the local economy still deeply tied to the rhythms of the harvest and the raising of livestock. The grain elevators, silver sentinels against the sky, are a constant reminder of this enduring connection. Though small, Crofton possesses a distinctive character, a blend of practicality and a neighborly warmth that is the hallmark of communities that have weathered seasons together. The occasional rumble of a passing train, a sound that has punctuated life here for generations, serves as a reminder of the journeys that brought people to Crofton and the connections that still bind them.

About This Crofton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crofton, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.728888, -97.495618. 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 Crofton and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Crofton includes the ZIP code (68730), telephone area code (402), county seat of Knox County (Center), and school district assignment (Crofton Community 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 Crofton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.