Monroe Nebraska Map
Monroe, 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 Monroe, Platte County.
Interactive Map of Monroe, Nebraska
| City | Monroe |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Platte |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.474179 |
| Longitude | -97.599493 |
| Population | 252 |
| Density | 117.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Monroe Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Monroe, 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 Monroe and Platte County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Monroe 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 Monroe 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. |
