Lexington Nebraska Map

About Lexington, Nebraska

Lexington is a locality in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 10,862. The population density is 813.3 people per km². Lexington is located at 40.7808°N, 99.7415°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68850.

Lexington rests in a broad, open expanse where the land itself seems to breathe under the vast Nebraska sky. It lies 35.0 miles west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 279°T), and is situated 14.0 miles east-south-east of Cozad. The terrain here is a study in gentle, sweeping contours, not so much hills as the earth's slow, patient swell, leading the eye towards horizons that stretch with an almost startling clarity. Fields of corn and soybeans, emerald in the spring and burnished gold in the autumn, form a patchwork quilt stitched by the sun and rain, interrupted only by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees, their leaves a shimmering silver in the breeze. The Loup River, a ribbon of soft brown water, meanders through this agricultural heartland, reflecting the immense, ever-changing canvas of clouds that drift overhead, sometimes casting fleeting shadows like the whispers of ancient stories across the fields. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of turned soil and ripening grain, and in the quietude of evening, the distant hum of farm machinery fades to a profound, almost tangible stillness. Lexington's story is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the determined spirit of those who first cultivated it. Its founding was a testament to the promise of agriculture in this rich prairie land, a promise that continues to define its economy, with the processing of agricultural products forming the backbone of its commerce. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the growth cycles of the crops, a steady, predictable pulse that resonates through the community. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the town itself, with its unpretentious brick buildings and welcoming storefronts, holds a quiet dignity. The subtle gleam of sun-baked asphalt on Main Street, the friendly nod from a passerby, the communal gathering at the local diner – these are the small, enduring details that speak of a place that has found its enduring character not in outward show, but in the quiet strength of its people and the enduring bounty of its land.

About This Lexington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lexington, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.78084, -99.741504. 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 Lexington and Dawson County.

Detailed location data for Lexington includes the ZIP code (68850), telephone area code (308), county seat of Dawson County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Lexington 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 Lexington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.