Madison Nebraska Map

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.

About This Madison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Madison, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.82834, -97.455048. 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.

Detailed location data for Madison includes the ZIP code (68748), telephone area code (402), county seat of Madison County (Madison), and school district assignment (Madison 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 Madison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.