Explore Gering, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Gering, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Gering.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Gering |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Scotts Bluff County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.825802 |
| Longitude | -103.6605 |
| Population | 8,564 |
| Density | 654.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 69341 |
| Area Code | 308 |
| County Seat | Gering |
| School District | Gering Public Schools |
Gering occupies a vast expanse of high plains where the horizon defines the limits of one’s daily vision. It lies 2.8 miles south of Scottsbluff, NE (from Scottsbluff, NE: bearing 173°T), and is situated 31.5 miles east-southeast of Torrington. The North Platte River carves a deliberate path through the landscape just two miles away, providing a steady, quiet vitality to the surrounding fields. Eight miles to the south, the Wildcat Hills rise against the sky, their rugged silhouettes offering a stark contrast to the flat, expansive Gering Valley. Residents often traverse the Gering - 'U' Street Pathway to enjoy the open air, while Gardner Park provides a green, accessible space for quiet contemplation. The quality of light at dusk here is singular, casting long, bruised purples across the prairie grasses until the stars emerge in sharp, cold clarity.
Gering emerged from the ambition of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the fertile soil and the necessity of the nearby water sources. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the success of regional farming and ranching, which continue to drive the rhythm of the workweek. East Gering Drain Reservoir serves as a quiet reminder of the infrastructure required to sustain such productivity in this semi-arid climate. While the seasons dictate the pace of labor, the influence of the land itself fosters a culture of self-reliance and pragmatic observation. Prosperity here is measured in the health of the harvest and the endurance of the families who have worked these acres for generations.
Cultural life in Gering reflects a deep respect for the pioneer spirit that shaped the early character of the region. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, grounding the social calendar in the realities of the earth. Landmarks such as the nearby monuments draw visitors who wish to stand where history feels tangible and unadorned. Though Gering maintains a modest profile, it has been the home of figures like the actor James Coburn, whose presence speaks to the diverse paths individuals from this landscape have taken. Life moves with an internal consistency, where the focus remains on the immediate beauty of the plains and the honest labor of the day.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gering, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.825802, -103.6605. 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 Gering includes the ZIP code (69341), telephone area code (308), county seat of Scotts Bluff County (Gering), and school district assignment (Gering Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |