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York Nebraska Map

Explore York, 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 York, Nebraska

How to Use This York, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for York, 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 York.

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	York
State	Nebraska (NE)
County	York County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.868067
Longitude	-97.591996
Population	8,066
Density	476.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	68467
Area Code	402
County Seat	York
School District	York Public Schools

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About York, Nebraska

York is a locality in York County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,066. The population density is 476.8 people per km². York is located at 40.8681°N, 97.5920°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. York is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68467.

York occupies a wide, level expanse of the Great Plains where the horizon stretches outward as a primary fact of life. It lies 39.4 miles east of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 95°T), and is situated 25.9 miles west of Seward. Beaver Creek winds its quiet path through the landscape, offering a subtle ribbon of movement amidst the stillness of the surrounding fields. The local scenery is defined by the open sky and the persistent, grounding presence of the earth, which remains fertile and meticulously worked. Residents often find their way to Foster Park Arboretum for a moment of respite beneath the canopy, or they traverse the York-Harrison Park Trails to observe the changing light across the prairie grasses. During the warmer months, the proximity of Wochner Reservoir provides a calm focal point for those seeking the stillness of water against the vast, dry plains.

Agriculture has long served as the foundational pulse of York, dictating the seasonal rhythms that govern the lives of its inhabitants. Early settlers recognized the potential of the deep soil, transforming the region into a productive center for corn and soybean cultivation that continues to drive the local economy today. Beyond the fields, a diverse array of manufacturing and transportation industries has emerged, supporting a steady standard of living for the people who call the area home. The steady hum of commerce persists through the work of those who manage the grain elevators and the logistics networks that connect these plains to the wider world. This industrious spirit remains deeply rooted in the pragmatic nature of the residents, ensuring that the legacy of those who first broke the sod is honored through modern productivity.

Cultural life in York centers on the steady, communal values of the plains, where the clock tower serves as a quiet witness to the passing days. The community gathers for events that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the region, fostering a sense of shared purpose that defines the local character. Among those who have emerged from this quiet setting is the professional athlete Scott Frost, who carried the work ethic of his upbringing into a notable career in football. Landmarks such as the historic downtown buildings reflect the architectural sensibilities of a previous era, standing with a simple, unadorned dignity against the expansive sky. Everyday existence here moves at a deliberate pace, colored by the stark beauty of the prairie and the deep, silent resilience of a people who know the value of a long day’s labor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Anna Bemis Palmer Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 057° NE
Linear Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 203° SW
Harrison Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 238° SW
Clayton Museum of Ancient History (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 085° E
Cornerstone Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 005° N
Crossing the Plains Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 151° SE
Kirkpatrick Basin North Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 233° SW
Spikerush Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 064° NE
York County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 6.4 mi, 064° NE
Fillmore County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 11.9 mi, 169° S
Stage (Theatre) — 17.0 mi, 359° N
Hamilton County Waterfowl Production Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.1 mi, 248° W · 324 acres
Seward County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 096° E
Plainsman Museum (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 268° W
War Memorial (Monument) — 22.0 mi, 007° N
Heartfelt Memorial (Monument) — 26.3 mi, 083° E
Bartels Museum of Rocks and Minerals (Museum) — 26.4 mi, 083° E
Heber Hord House historical marker (Monument) — 27.3 mi, 309° NW
Bruning Army Airfield (Historic Ruins) — 37.3 mi, 167° S
Cassell Open Air Theatre (Theatre) — 37.7 mi, 117° SE
Frager Field (Historic Ruins) — 39.0 mi, 220° SW
Saline Fsa (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.6 mi, 146° SE · 124 acres
Mall 7 Cinemas (Cinema) — 41.5 mi, 277° W
Legendary Josh Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 42.1 mi, 090° E
Verley Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 42.6 mi, 099° E
Bison Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 42.9 mi, 099° E
Hilltop Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 42.9 mi, 098° E
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (State Park) — 67.1 mi, 081° E

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