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Scottsbluff Nebraska Map

Explore Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Scottsbluff, Nebraska

How to Use This Scottsbluff, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Scottsbluff.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Scottsbluff
State	Nebraska (NE)
County	Scotts Bluff County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	41.866634
Longitude	-103.667166
Population	14,436
Density	840.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	69361
Area Code	308
County Seat	Gering
School District	Scottsbluff Public Schools

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About Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Scottsbluff is a locality in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 14,436. The population density is 840.2 people per km². Scottsbluff is located at 41.8666°N, 103.6672°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Scottsbluff is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 69361.

Scottsbluff emerges from the vast, open plains as a place defined by the quiet intensity of the western Nebraska horizon. It lies 78.0 miles northeast of Cheyenne, WY (from Cheyenne, WY: bearing 50°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north of Gering.

The land surrounding Scottsbluff consists of expansive, sun-bleached prairies where the sky feels remarkably wide and unburdened. To the south, the Gering Valley provides a subtle change in elevation, while the prominent form of Scotts Bluff rises sharply against the sky just three miles away. Residents often walk the Monument Valley Trail - Scottsbluff, which offers a direct path through the local topography without the need for distant mountain ranges. Water moves slowly through the area, channeled primarily by the Scottsbluff Drain, which flows quietly just one mile from the center. On clear days, the atmosphere feels thin and crisp, carrying the scent of dry grass and the deep, dusty warmth of the plains. For a change of pace, locals may visit Lake Alice, situated nine miles away, where the water catches the fading light of a long, amber dusk.

Scottsbluff traces its origins to the expansion of the railroad, which transformed the settlement into a vital hub for the agricultural productivity of the North Platte Valley. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the soil, with expansive fields of sugar beets and corn defining the rhythm of the seasons. Large-scale farming and processing facilities anchor the industrial base, reflecting a tradition of labor that has persisted for generations. Mccaffree Park serves as a central gathering point for the residents of Scottsbluff, providing a small, managed space of green amidst the broader, working landscape. The town maintains a deliberate, steady pace, where the primary concerns often revolve around harvest cycles and the practical management of land and livestock. Innovation in irrigation and agricultural technology continues to drive the region, ensuring the community remains a functional center for the surrounding rural territory.

Cultural life in Scottsbluff reflects a grounded, independent spirit shaped by the isolation and beauty of the high plains. While the town is modest in its architectural footprint, the presence of the county-seat clock tower provides a reliable, rhythmic center to the day. The community honors its heritage through local events that emphasize agricultural achievement and the shared history of the pioneers who traversed these plains. Individuals such as the noted writer Willa Cather captured the essence of this region's pioneer memory, imbuing the landscape with a sense of enduring human resolve. The social atmosphere is characterized by a pragmatic kindness, where neighbors value the straightforward nature of life on the prairie. Even as the modern world encroaches, the people of Scottsbluff maintain a distinct connection to the vast, quiet expanse that defines their daily experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Western Nebraska Mexican American Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 030° NE
Cleavland Athletic Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 270° W
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 216° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 089° E
Scotts Bluff National Monument (National Monument) — 1.4 mi, 221° SW · 3,162 acres
Landers Memorial Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 021° N
North Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 222° SW
Scott's Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 220° SW
Union Pacific Steam Powered Locomotive (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 172° S
Rebecca Winters Gravesite (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 122° SE
Corn Maze at Legacy of the Plains (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 200° S
North Platte Valley Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 175° S
Oregon Trail Park Stadium (Stadium) — 3.5 mi, 178° S
North Platte National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.3 mi, 014° N · 5,832 acres
Cedar Canyon Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 213° SW
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.3 mi, 183° S
Bayard Chimney Rock Museum (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 114° SE
Banner County Museum (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 190° S
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (National Monument) — 37.5 mi, 358° N · 2,253 acres
Split Daemonilix (Attraction) — 39.3 mi, 351° N
Daemonilix (Attraction) — 39.4 mi, 351° N
Plains Historical Museum (Museum) — 43.5 mi, 180° S
Abandoned Drive In (Public Artwork) — 43.6 mi, 179° S
Alliance (Cinema) — 43.9 mi, 068° E
Nebraska Historical Marker (Attraction) — 47.9 mi, 193° S
Nebraska National Forest (National Forest) — 48.4 mi, 011° N · 141k acres
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 49.2 mi, 086° E · 93k acres
Hell Gap Archaeological Site (Historic Ruins) — 62.3 mi, 307° NW
Sunday Matinee (Cinema) — 74.8 mi, 027° NE

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