Henderson Nebraska Map
Henderson, Nebraska — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Henderson, York County.
Interactive Map of Henderson, Nebraska
| City | Henderson |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | York |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.779733 |
| Longitude | -97.812272 |
| Population | 1,049 |
| Density | 537.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Henderson, Nebraska
Henderson is a locality in York County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,049. The population density is 537.8 people per km². Henderson is located at 40.7797°N, 97.8123°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68371.
Henderson lies spread out under the vast Nebraska sky, a quiet collection of buildings settled into the broad, fertile plains of York County. It lies 29.4 miles east-south-east of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-south-east of Hampton. The land here is a study in subtle contours, the earth rolling with a patient, agricultural grace that speaks of deep roots and endless horizons. Fields of corn and soybeans, shimmering green and gold under the sun, stretch to meet the distant, hazy blue of the atmosphere, broken only by the occasional cluster of trees or the silver thread of a slow-moving creek. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the dust of summer roads and the promise of rain, and as the sun begins its descent, the western sky ignites in hues of apricot and rose, painting the landscape with a transient, luminous beauty. The story of Henderson is one of perseverance and faith, a testament to the hardy spirit of its early German Mennonite settlers who arrived in the late 19th century, drawn by the promise of land and opportunity. This agricultural heritage remains the bedrock of Henderson's economy, with its prosperity intrinsically linked to the bounty of the surrounding farms. Beyond the fields, the town itself cultivates a strong sense of community, a place where neighbors know each other's names and traditions are passed down through generations. While no grand monuments mark its landscape, the quiet dignity of its well-maintained homes and the steadfast rhythm of daily life offer a distinct character, a place that has quietly weathered the seasons and the passage of time, holding its own unique place on the prairie.
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About This Henderson Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Henderson, Nebraska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Henderson and York County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Henderson is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
