Obert Nebraska Map
Obert, 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 Obert, Cedar County.
Interactive Map of Obert, Nebraska
| City | Obert |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Cedar |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.68972 |
| Longitude | -97.028102 |
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 32.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Obert, Nebraska
Obert is a locality in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 16. The population density is 32.0 people per km². Obert is located at 42.6897°N, 97.0281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68757.
Obert rests on a gentle swell of land, a place where the horizon feels vast and the sky stretches with an almost tangible blue. It lies 34.5 miles west-north-west of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-west of Vermillion. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, rolling prairie giving way to the shallow valleys carved by seasonal creeks, their beds often dry but their presence felt in the occasional cluster of cottonwoods or a scattering of willows. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sun-baked scent of prairie grass and the distant, earthy perfume of tilled soil. Fields of corn and soybeans, their green hues deepening towards a rich emerald as summer progresses, stretch out like a patchwork quilt, occasionally broken by stands of sturdy oaks or the stark lines of fence posts marching across the land. The character of Obert is one of quiet resilience, a place that has learned to weather the elements with a stoic grace. The history of Obert is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of the land and its people, a spirit deeply tied to the agricultural pulse of Cedar County. For generations, this has been a place where families have coaxed sustenance from the fertile soil, their lives dictated by the rhythm of planting and harvest. The local economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels, testament to the constant flow of corn and soybeans that form the backbone of the region. While Obert may not boast any singular, world-renowned landmarks, its distinction lies in this persistent connection to the land, the quiet strength of its rural heritage. The occasional gleam of sunlight on a distant silo, or the low hum of a tractor working its field at dawn, are the true markers of Obert's enduring identity.
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About This Obert Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Obert, 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 Obert and Cedar County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Obert 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 Obert 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. |
