Paxton Nebraska Map
Explore Paxton, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Paxton, NE street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Paxton, Nebraska
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| City | Paxton |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Keith |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.12416 |
| Longitude | -101.356276 |
| Population | 622 |
| Density | 240.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 69155 |
| Area Code | 308 |
| County Seat | Ogallala |
| School District | Paxton Consolidated Schools |
About Paxton, Nebraska
Paxton is a locality in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 622. The population density is 240.6 people per km². Paxton is located at 41.1242°N, 101.3563°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 69155.
Paxton lies under a sky that seems to stretch forever, a vast, luminous dome arching over plains that ripple in shades of ochre and pale green. It lies 30.8 miles west of North Platte, NE (from North Platte, NE: bearing 270°T), and is situated 18.9 miles east of Ogallala. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle swell and fall of prairie where the horizon is less a line and more a perpetual invitation. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, warmed by the sun and stirred by winds that whisper through the resilient native grasses, a constant, low hum against the profound quiet. Even the Platte River, when it passes nearby, is a shallow, unhurried ribbon, its slow flow reflecting the immense sky and the enduring patience of the landscape. This is a place where the past is not a relic but a living presence, woven into the fabric of everyday life. Paxton's roots run deep in the Sandhills cattle country, a legacy of hardy pioneers who tamed this wide-open space, their spirit echoing in the stoic faces and the enduring work ethic of its people. The county seat clock tower, a familiar sentinel, marks the passage of time with a steady, measured beat, a counterpoint to the unhurried rhythm of the town. The economy, once solely tethered to the land and its herds, now finds a broader footing, yet the essential character of Paxton remains tied to the seasons, to the cycles of growth and harvest, and to the profound, quiet beauty of its prairie home.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.3 mi, 097° E
- Lake Mcconaughy State Recreation Area And Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.2 mi, 287° W
- Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 16.6 mi, 291° W
- North Platte River Fee (Conservation Area) — 10.3 mi, 066° NE
- North River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 19.1 mi, 074° E
- Ogallala Strip Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 20.0 mi, 268° W
- Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 57.7 mi, 313° NW · 93k acres
- Hershey Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.9 mi, 087° E
- Nebraska National Forest (National Forest) — 63.3 mi, 044° NE · 141k acres
- Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge_Proposed Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 57.7 mi, 313° NW · 24k acres
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About This Paxton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paxton, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.12416, -101.356276. 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 Paxton and Keith County.
Detailed location data for Paxton includes the ZIP code (69155), telephone area code (308), county seat of Keith County (Ogallala), and school district assignment (Paxton Consolidated 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 Paxton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
