Valentine Nebraska Map

About Valentine, Nebraska

Valentine is a locality in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,633. The population density is 385.7 people per km². Valentine is located at 42.8728°N, 100.5510°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 69201.

Valentine lies where the North Loup River begins its journey, a place where the land rolls in broad, sweeping gestures across the Nebraska Sandhills. It lies 158.2 miles east-south-east of Rapid City, SD (from Rapid City, SD: bearing 121°T), and is situated 29.2 miles south-south-east of Rosebud. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that cast fleeting shadows across the prairie grasses, their feathery tips whispering in the persistent breeze. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of wildflowers that bloom in riotous bursts of color during the warmer months. The very character of Valentine is etched into this expansive landscape, a quiet resilience born of the elements and the open horizon. The history of Valentine is inextricably linked to the ranching and agricultural heritage of the Sandhills, a region that has long sustained cattle operations due to its unique sandy soil and underground water reservoirs. For generations, this land has been tended by those who understand its subtle rhythms, their lives dictated by the seasons and the needs of their livestock. The Niobrara River, a vital artery of natural beauty, flows nearby, offering opportunities for recreation and a stark contrast to the drier uplands, its clear waters carving through rugged canyons. Valentine remains a hub for this enduring rural economy, a place where the pace of life is measured by the sunrise and the slow turning of the earth, holding fast to its roots amidst the boundless prairie.

About This Valentine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valentine, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.872783, -100.550967. 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 Valentine and Cherry County.

Detailed location data for Valentine includes the ZIP code (69201), telephone area code (308), county seat of Cherry County (Valentine), and school district assignment (Valentine Community 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 Valentine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.