Gothenburg Nebraska Map

About Gothenburg, Nebraska

Gothenburg is a locality in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,452. The population density is 365.4 people per km². Gothenburg is located at 40.9295°N, 100.1607°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 69138.

Gothenburg, Nebraska, unfolds across a broad, open prairie, where the land breathes under an immense sky. It lies 58.6 miles west-north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 286°T), and is situated 10.3 miles west-north-west of Cozad. Rolling fields of golden grain stretch towards horizons that seem to dissolve into the pale blue atmosphere, broken only by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees lining a gentle, meandering creek. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and growing things, a fragrance that shifts subtly with the passing seasons. Evenings bring a profound stillness, the kind that settles deep into the bones, punctuated by the distant, lowing of cattle or the whisper of wind through the tall grasses. The very light seems different, a luminous wash that spills across the landscape, softening the edges of farmsteads and lending a quiet dignity to the weathered barns. This is a place forged by perseverance, where the legacy of its founding settlers, who imagined a thriving community on these plains, still resonates. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, thrives on the fertile soil, with corn, soybeans, and cattle forming the backbone of its prosperity. Gothenburg’s connection to the land is palpable, a rhythm of planting and harvest that dictates the pulse of daily life. Its position along a vital transportation corridor has also fostered a steady, if unassuming, commercial presence, offering essential services to the surrounding agricultural communities. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings and well-kept homes, reflects a history of hard work and practical ingenuity, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to make their lives here.

About This Gothenburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gothenburg, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.929451, -100.160682. 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 Gothenburg and Dawson County.

Detailed location data for Gothenburg includes the ZIP code (69138), telephone area code (308), county seat of Dawson County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.