Ogallala Nebraska Map
Ogallala, 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 Ogallala, Keith County.
Interactive Map of Ogallala, Nebraska
| City | Ogallala |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Keith |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.128048 |
| Longitude | -101.719618 |
| Population | 4,777 |
| Density | 373.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ogallala, Nebraska
Ogallala is a locality in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,777. The population density is 373.9 people per km². Ogallala is located at 41.1280°N, 101.7196°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 69153.
Ogallala sits on the high plains, a place where the sky feels vast enough to swallow mountains. It lies 140.9 miles west-north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 283°T), and is situated 19.8 miles north of Grant. The land rolls in broad, sweeping gestures, the prairie grasses whispering secrets to the wind that perpetually combs across the landscape. Here, the earth is a palette of ochre and pale gold, punctuated by the deep green of cottonwoods that cluster near the water's edge, their leaves catching the sunlight like a thousand tiny mirrors. The air, even in the midday heat, carries a crispness, a hint of distant snowmelt from ranges unseen, and the scent of dry earth and wild sage. As dusk descends, the horizon ignites in a slow, magnificent burn of color, painting the clouds in hues of rose and amethyst, a silent, breathtaking spectacle that dwarfs the small cluster of buildings below. The founding of Ogallala is intrinsically linked to the great cattle drives that once thundered across these plains, the town serving as a vital shipping point for herds destined for eastern markets. This legacy echoes in the very grain of the place, a spirit of rugged self-reliance and hard work that underpins its current economy, still largely agricultural, with grains and livestock forming the backbone. Yet, Ogallala is also defined by the shimmering expanse of Lake McConaughy, a man-made jewel that draws visitors from far and wide for its sandy beaches and cool, inviting waters. This juxtaposition of arid prairie and abundant lake creates a unique character, a place where the quiet contemplation of the plains meets the lively energy of summer recreation, a testament to the adaptability and enduring spirit of the people who call Ogallala home.
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About This Ogallala Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ogallala, 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 Ogallala and Keith County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ogallala 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 Ogallala 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. |
