Gordon Nebraska Map

About Gordon, Nebraska

Gordon is a locality in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,504. The population density is 623.7 people per km². Gordon is located at 42.8047°N, 102.2032°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Gordon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 69343.

Gordon rises from the vast, undulating expanse of the Nebraska plains, where the horizon serves as the primary arbiter of the day. It lies 99.0 miles northeast of Scottsbluff, NE (from Scottsbluff, NE: bearing 49°T), and is situated 23.5 miles southeast of Pine Ridge. Antelope Creek carves a quiet, persistent path through the landscape, its presence marked by the silver glint of water against the deep, earthy tones of the prairie grass. To the south, the silhouette of Lone Butte anchors the view, a solitary sentinel rising above the shortgrass that shivers under the relentless, open sky. Eleven miles away, the stillness of Shell Lake offers a respite from the wind, its surface mirroring the shifting amber light of late afternoon. In the distance, the subtle depressions of Sand Draw hint at the ancient, hidden geology of the region, where the earth feels ancient, pressed flat by the immense weight of the heavens.

Gordon maintains a rhythm dictated by the cycles of the cattle industry and the seasonal labor of the harvest, standing as a sturdy hub within this expansive Sandhills cattle country. The architecture of the streets reflects a pragmatic history, where the clock tower serves as a silent witness to the daily commerce and the quiet endurance of those who work the soil. Local life remains tethered to the land, drawing sustenance from the ranching traditions that define the regional economy and the persistent, unyielding character of the people. Beyond the town limits, the Shell Lake Wildlife Management Area preserves a fragment of the wild prairie, providing a sanctuary where the silence is broken only by the movement of tallgrass. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured gravity, honoring the pioneer memory that clings to the soil, ensuring that the legacy of the plains remains as tangible as the dust on a worker’s boots.

About This Gordon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gordon, Nebraska. Coordinates: 42.80472, -102.203218. 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 Gordon includes the ZIP code (69343), telephone area code (308), county seat of Sheridan County (Rushville), and school district assignment (Gordon-Rushville 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.