Stuart Nebraska Map

About Stuart, Nebraska

Stuart is a locality in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 628. The population density is 156.2 people per km². Stuart is located at 42.5992°N, 99.1426°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68780.

Stuart rests in a landscape of broad, sweeping horizons, where the land rolls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 96.6 miles west-north-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 295°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Atkinson. The Nebraska prairie, a vast canvas of grasses and cultivated fields, stretches to meet a sky that often seems impossibly large, especially in the lingering light of late afternoon when the sun dips low, painting the western clouds in hues of bruised lavender and molten gold. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant hay, whispers through the sparse cottonwoods and cedars that offer sparse but welcome shade along the shallow draws and the meandering course of the timely Willow Creek, a silver thread weaving through the amber and ochre tones of the terrain. The air here possesses a clarity, a crispness that speaks of wide-open spaces and a profound stillness. The history of Stuart is a story of resilience, deeply intertwined with the agricultural pulse of the Sandhills region it calls home. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of fertile soil and abundant grazing land, Stuart has long been a hub for cattle ranching and crop farming, its economy a sturdy testament to the enduring spirit of those who work the land. The grain elevators, stoic sentinels against the boundless sky, stand as silent witnesses to generations of harvests, while the unhurried rhythm of daily life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock. The local schoolhouse, a simple yet enduring structure, represents a cornerstone of the community, a place where the future of Stuart is nurtured, reflecting the enduring commitment to education and the continuation of its proud heritage.

About This Stuart Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stuart, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.599168, -99.142601. 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 Stuart and Holt County.

Detailed location data for Stuart includes the ZIP code (68780), telephone area code (402), county seat of Holt County (O'Neill), and school district assignment (Stuart 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 Stuart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.