Ogallala Nebraska Map

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.

About This Ogallala Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ogallala, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.128048, -101.719618. 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.

Detailed location data for Ogallala includes the ZIP code (69153), telephone area code (308), county seat of Keith County (Ogallala), and school district assignment (Ogallala 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 Ogallala is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.