Culbertson Nebraska Map

About Culbertson, Nebraska

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.

About This Culbertson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Culbertson, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.229722, -100.838491. 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.

Detailed location data for Culbertson includes the ZIP code (69024), telephone area code (308), county seat of Hitchcock County (Trenton), and school district assignment (Hitchcock County School System). 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 Culbertson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.