Norman Nebraska Map

About Norman, Nebraska

Norman is a locality in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 36. The population density is 44.6 people per km². Norman is located at 40.4797°N, 98.7923°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68959.

Norman, Nebraska, unfolds across a broad expanse of the central Platte River Valley, a landscape shaped by wind and water into subtle swells and long, sweeping vistas. It lies 21.5 miles south-east of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 135°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east of Minden. Here, the sky feels immense, a vast, ever-changing canvas that dictates the mood of the land, from the sharp, crystalline blue of a winter’s day to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a summer sunset. Fields of corn and soybeans, a rich, fertile earth the color of dark chocolate, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of cottonwood trees that rustle secrets in the prairie breeze. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the distant sweetness of ripening crops and the earthy aroma of tilled soil. Life in Norman moves with a quiet deliberation, a steady cadence that mirrors the slow turning of the seasons. The roots of Norman are firmly planted in the agricultural bounty of this region, its economy historically tied to the cultivation of the land that surrounds it. Generations have worked this soil, coaxing sustenance from the fertile ground, a tradition that continues to define the character of Norman. While the larger agricultural enterprises hum with modern machinery, remnants of older ways can still be glimpsed in the weathered barns and fence lines that crisscross the landscape. The nearby Platte River, though often a shallow ribbon in this part of its journey, has always been a vital artery, shaping the very contours of the land and influencing the settlement patterns that led to Norman's existence. The community itself fosters a sense of shared experience, a quiet understanding born of living in a place where the land, the weather, and the enduring spirit of its people are inextricably linked.

About This Norman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norman, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.479737, -98.792297. 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 Norman and Kearney County.

Detailed location data for Norman includes the ZIP code (68959), telephone area code (308), county seat of Kearney County (Minden), and school district assignment (Minden 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 Norman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.