Taylor Nebraska Map

About Taylor, Nebraska

Taylor is a locality in Loup County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 142. The population density is 203.3 people per km². Taylor is located at 41.7703°N, 99.3787°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68879.

Taylor rests on the broad, sweeping plains of central Nebraska, where the sky seems to stretch to an impossible, infinite horizon. It lies 75.6 miles north-north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 348°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north of Sargent. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast canvas of agricultural fields that ripple and shift in color with the changing seasons, from the vibrant green of new growth to the burnished gold of harvest. Rolling hills, softened by eons of wind and water, define the gentle contours of the land, the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees marking the passage of a shallow, meandering creek. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the dust of the earth and the sweet perfume of ripening corn, and when the sun begins its descent, it paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, a silent, breathtaking spectacle that washes over the quietude of the prairie. The story of Taylor is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a testament to the enduring spirit of agriculture that has shaped this corner of Loup County for generations. Its origins are rooted in the westward expansion, a modest settlement that grew to serve the needs of farmers and ranchers who came to tame this land. The local economy, though small, is robust, built on the bounty of the earth – grain elevators stand as stoic sentinels, and the hum of machinery on distant fields is a constant, reassuring presence. While not a place of grand monuments, Taylor possesses a quiet dignity, its character defined by the resilience of its people and a profound connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, a place where the vastness of the land fosters a deep sense of perspective.

About This Taylor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taylor, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.770283, -99.378718. 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 Taylor and Loup County.

Detailed location data for Taylor includes the ZIP code (68879), telephone area code (308), county seat of Loup County (Taylor), and school district assignment (Loup County 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 Taylor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.