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Lexington Nebraska Map

Explore Lexington, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lexington, Nebraska

How to Use This Lexington, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lexington, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lexington.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lexington
State	Nebraska (NE)
County	Dawson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.78084
Longitude	-99.741504
Population	10,348
Density	887.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	68850
Area Code	308
County Seat	Lexington
School District	Lexington Public Schools

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About Lexington, Nebraska

Lexington is a locality in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 10,348. The population density is 887.9 people per km². Lexington is located at 40.7808°N, 99.7415°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lexington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68850.

Lexington occupies a broad expanse of Nebraska where the horizon functions as the primary fact of life. It lies 35.0 miles west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 279°T), and is situated 14.0 miles east-southeast of Cozad. Spring Creek flows quietly just one mile away, marking the land with a modest, persistent presence that defines the local drainage. Beyond the immediate plains, the distant silhouette of Union Ridge emerges on the horizon, providing a structural anchor to the vast, open sky. Residents often gather at Water Tower Park to watch the sun dip low, casting long, dramatic shadows across the shortgrass prairie. When the evening air cools, the light takes on a golden, liquid quality that softens the edges of the flat, productive earth.

Lexington grew from the necessity of the frontier, evolving as a vital waypoint for those traveling across the wide plains. The economy remains deeply rooted in the soil, with agricultural processing and livestock industries serving as the primary engines of regional productivity. Local labor keeps the machinery of the harvest turning, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that honors the pioneer memory of the region. Though the town has modernized, the connection to the land remains as tangible as the grain elevators that rise above the skyline. The history of the area is written in the steady work of its citizens who continue to cultivate the surrounding fields.

Lexington fosters a cultural character defined by its hardworking, diverse population and a shared commitment to local life. Visitors might find a moment of peace near the serene waters of Philips Lake, or perhaps seek out the rugged, scenic vistas found within the depths of Plum Creek Canyon. Community spirit manifests in local celebrations that bring neighbors together to mark the changing of the seasons. While the town remains quiet and unassuming, it has been home to notable figures like the journalist and author George W. Norris, who left a significant mark on the political landscape of the state. Life here moves with a deliberate, grounded quality that reflects the enduring nature of the Great Plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kirk Patrick Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 078° E
Family Aquatic Center (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 068° E
Plum Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 300° NW
Dawson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 088° E
Optimist Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 293° NW
Darr Strip Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 278° W
Dogwood Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 137° SE
Up 25335 (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 292° W
The 100th Meridian Historical Marker (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 293° NW
Robert Henri Museum (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 293° NW
Cozad Memorial (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 294° NW
One Hundredth Meridian Museum (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 293° NW
Sod House Museum (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 293° NW
Wyoming Rainbow (Public Artwork) — 24.2 mi, 295° NW
Pony Express Station Museum (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 296° NW

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