Sumner Nebraska Map

About Sumner, Nebraska

Sumner is a locality in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 353. The population density is 167.2 people per km². Sumner is located at 40.9500°N, 99.5054°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68878.

Sumner rests on a broad expanse of Nebraska prairie, a place where the sky seems to possess an unusual depth, stretching from horizon to horizon in an unbroken sweep of blue. It lies 28.1 miles north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 308°T), and is situated 17.0 miles north-east of Lexington. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a gently rolling terrain that gives way to wider, more open plains as one moves away from the cluster of buildings. During the golden hours, the light bleeds across the landscape, painting the native grasses in hues of amber and rust, and casting long, soft shadows that soften the sharp edges of the world. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, a mixture of sun-baked earth and the distant whisper of ripening grain, a testament to the vastness that surrounds Sumner. The history of Sumner is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heart of Dawson County, a story of resilience and adaptation. Settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the vast, open spaces, establishing farms that would sustain generations. The local economy remains firmly rooted in this tradition, with agriculture forming the backbone of Sumner, its prosperity dictated by the caprices of weather and the bounty of the harvest. While not a place of grand monuments, Sumner possesses a quiet dignity, its character shaped by the enduring spirit of those who have called this prairie land home, their legacy palpable in the steady, unhurried rhythm of daily life.

About This Sumner Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sumner, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.950008, -99.505382. 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 Sumner and Dawson County.

Detailed location data for Sumner includes the ZIP code (68878), telephone area code (308), county seat of Dawson County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 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 Sumner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.