Hershey Nebraska Map

About Hershey, Nebraska

Hershey is a locality in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 724. The population density is 339.4 people per km². Hershey is located at 41.1586°N, 101.0027°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 69143.

Hershey in Lincoln County, Nebraska, is a place where the land stretches out with a quiet, determined grace. It lies 105.2 miles west-north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 288°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east of Sutherland. The terrain here is characterized by the subtle, sweeping contours of the prairie, a landscape shaped by wind and sky rather than dramatic peaks or valleys. Fields of grain, a rich, earthy brown in the dry months and a vibrant green when the rains arrive, unfurl across the horizon, punctuated by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees that offer a fleeting shadow against the vast expanse of blue. The air itself often carries a dry, crisp quality, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, elongated shadows that paint the fields in hues of gold and amber, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of this agricultural heartland. The history of Hershey is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, its economy built upon the fertile soil and the relentless work of those who tend it. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, where the harvesting of corn and soybeans forms the bedrock of its prosperity. While not a place of grand monuments, Hershey possesses a distinctive character born from its pragmatic roots and the community's shared reliance on the land. The straightforward nature of its existence, the quiet hum of tractors in the distance, and the unpretentious spirit of its residents speak to a heritage of resilience and a deep connection to the open Nebraska sky.

About This Hershey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hershey, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.158608, -101.002652. 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 Hershey and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Hershey includes the ZIP code (69143), telephone area code (308), county seat of Lincoln County (North Platte), and school district assignment (Hershey 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 Hershey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.