Culbertson, 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 Culbertson, Hitchcock County.
| City | Culbertson |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Hitchcock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.229722 |
| Longitude | -100.838491 |
| Population | 634 |
| Density | 292.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Culbertson is a locality in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 634. The population density is 292.8 people per km². Culbertson is located at 40.2297°N, 100.8385°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 69024.
Culbertson unfolds across the gently rolling plains, a quiet presence under the vast Nebraska sky. It lies 97.9 miles west-south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 251°T), and is situated 11.4 miles west of McCook. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, vast expanses of fertile soil that stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distance. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and ripening crops. The very character of Culbertson is etched in this openness, a sense of unhindered breathing where the land itself seems to dictate the pace of life. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of agriculture, Culbertson's story is intrinsically linked to the cultivation of the land. The local economy, a steadfast dedication to farming, is the lifeblood that flows through its veins, evident in the grain elevators that punctuate the skyline and the tractors that trace patterns across the fields. The Republican River, a ribbon of silver in the sunlight, has long been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life here, its presence a constant, gentle murmur against the ceaseless industry of the plains. This is a place where history is not a grand pronouncement but a quiet continuation, a lineage of hard work and resilience passed down through generations, shaping the enduring spirit of Culbertson.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Culbertson, 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 Culbertson and Hitchcock County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Culbertson 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 Culbertson 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. |