Monroe Nebraska Map

About Monroe, Nebraska

Monroe is a locality in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 252. The population density is 117.3 people per km². Monroe is located at 41.4742°N, 97.5995°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68647.

Monroe lies a quiet settlement amidst the broad, generous plains of Platte County. It lies 39.4 miles south-south-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 194°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east-north-east of Genoa. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, leading the eye toward horizons that stretch with an endless patience, often painted with the shifting hues of Nebraska's vast sky. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, especially potent in the late afternoon when the light softens to a honeyed gold. The character of Monroe is one of understated resilience, a place where the elements are felt keenly but accepted with a stoic grace, reflected in the weathered facades of its buildings and the steady, unhurried movements of its people. The history of Monroe is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this fertile region, a story of pioneers who tamed the prairie through sheer grit and a profound understanding of the soil. Its economy remains firmly rooted in the cultivation of corn and soybeans, the golden fields a constant, reassuring presence that defines the landscape and sustains its inhabitants. While there are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions, the true distinctive feature of Monroe is its quiet persistence, a testament to generations who have found a life and a livelihood here, their legacy subtly etched into the very rhythm of daily existence.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.474179, -97.599493. 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 Monroe and Platte County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (68647), telephone area code (402), county seat of Platte County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Twin River 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.