Overton Nebraska Map

About Overton, Nebraska

Overton is a locality in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 689. The population density is 483.1 people per km². Overton is located at 40.7386°N, 99.5376°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68863.

Overton rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of Nebraska prairie, a landscape where the sky feels immense and the horizon stretches out like an unfurled map. It lies 24.0 miles west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 277°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Elm Creek. The land here is a study in subtle greens and golds, shifting with the seasons and the capricious winds that sweep across the open country. Here, the earth itself seems to breathe, a vast, quiet presence under a dome of ever-changing clouds. The air often carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked soil and ripening grain, a perfume of honest work and open spaces. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants low, casting long shadows that accentuate the land's soft contours, painting the world in hues of honey and amber. The story of Overton is deeply entwined with the fertile soil it occupies, a testament to the perseverance of those who first broke this ground for agriculture. For generations, the local economy has been anchored by the bounty of the fields, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. This agricultural rhythm shapes the pace of life in Overton, a steady, predictable cadence that contrasts with the fleeting trends of the wider world. While not boasting grand monuments, Overton possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring purpose found in the weathered grain elevators that punctuate the skyline and the familiar, well-worn faces of its inhabitants. The community's character is one of quiet resilience, a deep-rooted connection to the land and to each other, forged over decades of shared seasons and shared labor.

About This Overton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Overton, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.73862, -99.537605. 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 Overton and Dawson County.

Detailed location data for Overton includes the ZIP code (68863), telephone area code (308), county seat of Dawson County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Overton 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 Overton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.