Edison Nebraska Map

About Edison, Nebraska

Edison is a locality in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 147. The population density is 136.9 people per km². Edison is located at 40.2772°N, 99.7771°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68936.

Edison rests on a broad, gently rolling prairie, where the horizon seems to stretch out forever, a canvas painted with the subtle hues of ripening grain and the vast, ever-changing Nebraska sky. It lies 46.8 miles south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 232°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of Arapahoe. The land here is a study in patient resilience, its fertile soil yielding to the persistent efforts of those who work it. Fields of corn and soybeans unfurl in vast, ordered swathes, punctuated by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees that offer a whisper of shade against the sun’s relentless gaze. As the day wanes, the light softens, casting long, dramatic shadows that deepen the contours of the land, and the air itself takes on a crisp, clean quality, carrying the scent of dust and distant rain. The history of Edison is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy born from the homesteading spirit that settled these plains. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the robust production of crops, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life. This quiet persistence is reflected in the town's character; a place where neighborly connections are as essential as a good harvest. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring fields and the sturdy, unpretentious homes speak of a deep-rooted connection to the land and a community that understands the value of hard work and enduring spirit.

About This Edison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edison, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.27723, -99.777063. 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 Edison and Furnas County.

Detailed location data for Edison includes the ZIP code (68936), telephone area code (308), county seat of Furnas County (Beaver City), and school district assignment (Arapahoe Public 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 Edison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.