Dunning Nebraska Map
Explore Dunning, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Dunning, Nebraska
| City | Dunning |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Blaine County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.828611 |
| Longitude | -100.104578 |
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 135.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 68833 |
| Area Code | 308 |
| County Seat | Brewster |
| School District | Sandhills Public Schools |
About Dunning, Nebraska
Dunning is a locality in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 80. The population density is 135.5 people per km². Dunning is located at 41.8286°N, 100.1046°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dunning is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68833.Dunning resides where the expansive, golden-hued prairie meets the persistent, rhythmic pulse of the Middle Loup River. It lies 59.5 miles northeast of North Platte, NE (from North Platte, NE: bearing 35°T), and is situated 38.0 miles northwest of Broken Bow. The landscape here is defined by the vast, open sky and the undulating grasses of the Sandhills, which catch the late afternoon light and hold it in a long, amber glow. To the west, the horizon remains the primary fact of life, an unbroken line that demands attention and offers a profound sense of scale. A short distance away, the Nebraska National Forest provides a verdant contrast to the surrounding plains, offering a singular shelter of pine and cedar that shifts the color of the wind as it passes through the needles.
Dunning maintains a quiet economy tethered to the cycles of cattle ranching and the stewardship of the land, a labor that requires both patience and a sharp eye for the changing seasons. The history of the area is etched into the very soil, reflecting the persistent spirit of those who carved a life out of the high, plains-bound interior. Life in Dunning proceeds with a steady, deliberate pace, far removed from the frantic pace of larger urban centers, where the local concerns are as grounded as the earth itself. While the distant silhouette of Signal Hill marks the horizon, and the quiet waters of Wild Horse Flats lie waiting fifteen miles out, the character of the locality remains firmly anchored in the daily, honest work of the rancher and the enduring stillness of the Nebraska prairie.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Nebraska National Forest (National Forest) — 4.4 mi, 270° W · 141k acres
- Signal Hill Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 16.7 mi, 270° W
- Victoria Springs State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 23.5 mi, 130° SE
- Myrtle E. Hall Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 24.8 mi, 102° E
- The Sandhills Historical Marker (Monument) — 25.5 mi, 294° NW
- The Haumann Sisters: Lost in the Sandhills (Monument) — 26.3 mi, 293° NW
- Cliff Church (Historic Ruins) — 26.3 mi, 164° S
- Willow Lake B.C. Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 27.8 mi, 003° N
- Arnold State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 28.9 mi, 189° S
- Nebraska State Grange Historical Marker (Monument) — 33.7 mi, 143° SE
- John W. And Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.1 mi, 044° NE · 4,806 acres
- Marcia Smith Auditorium (Theatre) — 37.3 mi, 096° E
- Pioneer Memorial Log Cabin Museum (Museum) — 37.6 mi, 096° E
- Seven Valleys Museum (Museum) — 38.3 mi, 166° S
- Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 42.8 mi, 341° N · 145k acres
- Valentine National Wildlife Refuge_Proposed Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 49.5 mi, 333° NW · 15k acres
- Garfield County Historical Museum (Museum) — 50.1 mi, 093° E
- Lariat Auditorium (Theatre) — 50.4 mi, 287° W
- Sellors-Barton Museum (Museum) — 51.4 mi, 014° N
- Fort Brady Museum (Museum) — 57.3 mi, 194° S
- Fort McPherson and North Platte Historical Marker (Attraction) — 57.9 mi, 199° S
- Road Ranches along the Platte Historical Marker (Attraction) — 58.2 mi, 198° S
- Neville Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 58.6 mi, 216° SW
- AMC Classic North Platte 6 (Cinema) — 59.3 mi, 215° SW
- Fort Cody Trading Post (Attraction) — 60.0 mi, 215° SW
- Indian Hill Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 60.7 mi, 094° E
- Wyoming Rainbow (Public Artwork) — 62.3 mi, 183° S
- Niobrara National Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 65.4 mi, 008° N · 185 acres
- Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest (National Forest) — 68.8 mi, 326° NW · 116k acres
- Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge_Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 76.0 mi, 349° N · 4,631 acres
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About This Dunning Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunning, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.828611, -100.104578. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Dunning includes the ZIP code (68833), telephone area code (308), county seat of Blaine County (Brewster), and school district assignment (Sandhills Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
