Kearney Nebraska Map
Kearney, 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 Kearney, Buffalo County.
Interactive Map of Kearney, Nebraska
| City | Kearney |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.699457 |
| Longitude | -99.081477 |
| Population | 34,246 |
| Density | 873.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney is a locality in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 34,246. The population density is 873.5 people per km². Kearney is located at 40.6995°N, 99.0815°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68847.
Kearney unfolds across the broad, flat expanse of central Nebraska, a testament to the persistent prairie wind that shapes its horizons. It lies 37.2 miles west-north-west of Hastings, NE (from Hastings, NE: bearing 282°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south of Glenwood. Here, the land stretches out in a vast, golden tapestry under a sky that seems impossibly large, its blue deepening to an almost bruised indigo as the day wanes. The terrain, gently rolling in places, hints at the ancient forces that shaped this part of the Great Plains, and the air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the distant promise of rain or the sun-baked aroma of ripening corn. The character of Kearney is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements are not merely observed but actively lived with, and where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life. This central Nebraska hub, with roots stretching back to its territorial days, has long been defined by the agricultural bounty of the surrounding land. The local economy thrives on the cultivation of crops like corn and soybeans, their emerald stalks reaching skyward in the summer months, and the robust cattle industry that grazes on the expansive pastures. Kearney's history is interwoven with the development of the railroad, which brought settlers and commerce to this vital crossroads, and today, its distinctive character is further shaped by the presence of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, imbuing the community with a youthful energy. The Platte River, a broad, shimmering ribbon, flows not far to the north, a constant reminder of the water's slow, inexorable journey across the continent, and its significance to the region's past and present.
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About This Kearney Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Kearney, 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 Kearney and Buffalo County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Kearney 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 Kearney 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. |
