Oxford Nebraska Map

About Oxford, Nebraska

Oxford is a locality in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 652. The population density is 307.2 people per km². Oxford is located at 40.2483°N, 99.6334°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68967.

Oxford sits at a crossroads where the Nebraska prairie begins to gently roll, a landscape painted in broad strokes of amber and pale gold under an immense, ever-changing sky. It lies 42.6 miles south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 223°T), and is situated 19.2 miles south-west of Holdrege. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, touched by the distant dust of farm fields and the subtle sweetness of wild grasses. Farmsteads, often appearing as solitary sentinels against the horizon, punctuate the vast expanse, their silos and barns catching the sun like polished coins. The land itself, a rich, dark soil that yields generously to the plow, feels ancient and enduring, stretching out in a quiet, determined beauty that has shaped the very character of Oxford. The story of Oxford is one of resilience and agricultural grit, a settlement that grew from the dreams of those who saw potential in these fertile plains. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and opportunity, established a life here, their labors intimately connected to the cycles of the seasons and the bounty of the earth. The local economy remains deeply rooted in farming and ranching, with grain elevators standing as silent witnesses to the harvest and cattle trucks a familiar sight on the county roads. While Oxford may not boast towering landmarks, its distinctive character lies in the quiet pride of its people and the enduring spirit of a community that understands the profound connection between the land and the lives lived upon it.

About This Oxford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oxford, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.248342, -99.633445. 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 Oxford and Furnas County.

Detailed location data for Oxford includes the ZIP code (68967), telephone area code (308), county seat of Furnas County (Beaver City), and school district assignment (Southern Valley 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 Oxford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.