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Norfolk Nebraska Map

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

Latitude	42.028338
Longitude	-97.416996
Population	24,955
Density	827.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	68701, 68702
Area Code	402
County Seat	Madison
School District	Norfolk Public Schools

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About Norfolk, Nebraska

Norfolk is a locality in Madison County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 24,955. The population density is 827.6 people per km². Norfolk is located at 42.0283°N, 97.4170°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Norfolk is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 68701, 68702.

Norfolk claims a wide, open expanse where the horizon serves as the primary fact of life, stretching across the level plains like an unwritten page. It lies 41.4 miles north of Columbus, NE (from Columbus, NE: bearing 357°T), and is situated 14.0 miles north of Madison. The North Fork Elkhorn River carves a quiet, persistent path just one mile away, its presence felt in the humid, fertile breath of the surrounding fields. Residents often wander through Central Park, a verdant anchor of green space that provides a cooling respite from the summer sun. While Johnson Lake sits seven miles distant, the local terrain remains defined by the rhythmic shifts of seasonal agriculture and the expansive, cloud-swept sky. The Norfolk-Riverfront Trail offers a mile-long passage for those who wish to measure the land by the steady pace of their own stride.

Norfolk grew from the ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential of the rich, dark soil and the accessibility of the regional water tables. Agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, with sprawling industrial facilities processing the bounty of the plains to feed a far-reaching market. The trade of cattle and grain has long dictated the pulse of the local commerce, grounding the community in a tradition of hard, tangible labor. As the regional hub, Norfolk maintains a steady industrial output that keeps the local workforce tethered to the cycles of harvest and distribution. Even as modern manufacturing introduces new technologies to the area, the fundamental reliance on the productivity of the earth remains unchanged.

Norfolk carries a cultural identity shaped by the quiet resolve of the Midwest, where the character of a person is often measured by their consistency and neighborly regard. Johnny Carson, a man whose humor eventually echoed across the entire nation, spent his formative years absorbing the sensibilities of this singular Nebraska landscape. The community gathers annually for events that celebrate the harvest, reinforcing bonds that have been tempered by decades of shared weather and fortune. Central Park continues to serve as a gathering point for local life, hosting the small, recurring rituals that define the pace of the calendar. The architecture of the older districts reflects a period of deliberate growth, standing as a quiet witness to the generations that have called the plains their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Verges Park Historical Marker (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 354° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 021° N
Liberty Bell Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 360° N
Skyview Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 303° NW
Ta Ha Zouka Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 175° S
Elkhorn Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 342° N
Wood Duck Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 140° SE
Madison County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 188° S
Winside Museum (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 050° NE
Meadow Grove Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 270° W
Stanton County Museum (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 092° E
Majestic Theatre (Cinema) — 24.8 mi, 055° NE
Wayne County Museum (Museum) — 24.8 mi, 055° NE
The Willow Bowl (Theatre) — 25.2 mi, 054° NE
Rice Auditorium (Theatre) — 25.3 mi, 054° NE

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