Madison Nebraska Map
Madison, 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 Madison, Madison County.
Interactive Map of Madison, Nebraska
| City | Madison |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Madison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.82834 |
| Longitude | -97.455048 |
| Population | 2,079 |
| Density | 681.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Madison, Nebraska
Madison is a locality in Madison County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,079. The population density is 681.2 people per km². Madison is located at 41.8283°N, 97.4550°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68748.
Madison unfolds under a vast Nebraska sky, its character shaped by the broad, fertile plains that stretch to a horizon often softened by the haze of summer heat. It lies 14.0 miles south of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 188°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Humphrey. Fields of gold and green, meticulously tended, press in from all sides, their cultivated geometry a quiet counterpoint to the wilder, wind-swept grasses that still cling to the drainage ditches and the meandering banks of the occasional creek. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and, in season, the sweet perfume of ripening corn, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. The streets themselves are broad and unassuming, lined with buildings that have weathered decades, their brickwork warmed by the sun, their awnings offering a welcome, if modest, shade. Life in Madison moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the cycles of the land, a steady, grounded rhythm that feels as old as the soil itself. The history of Madison is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy that began with homesteaders drawn to the promise of fertile land. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, shaping the local economy and the very identity of the place, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the landscape and the livelihoods of its people. The town itself grew around the needs of these agricultural communities, developing a network of businesses that support the farm trade, from equipment suppliers to grain elevators that punctuate the skyline like silent sentinels. While modern conveniences have arrived, the core of Madison remains connected to its agrarian roots, a quiet resilience evident in the enduring strength of its community and the steady hum of its everyday existence.
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About This Madison Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Madison, 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 Madison and Madison County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Madison 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 Madison 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. |
