Map of Nebraska Counties

Nebraska is divided into 93 counties, each serving as an administrative region of the state. Use the interactive maps below to explore counties and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom map of Nebraska to visualize your own data.

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Nebraska Counties: Key Facts

  • Total number of counties: 93
  • Most populous county: Douglas County (Omaha)
  • Least populous county: Arthur County
  • Largest county by land area: Cherry County - 5,961 square miles (15,443 km²)
  • Smallest by area: Arthur County - 715 square miles (1,851 km²)
  • Counties with major urban centers: Douglas (Omaha), Lancaster (Lincoln), Hall (Grand Island)
  • Neighboring states: South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming
  • Time zones: Central Time for most counties; Mountain Time in western panhandle counties

Interesting Facts

  • Nebraska's counties were mainly formed between 1854 and 1880, with final boundaries set by 1913.
  • Northern counties were influenced by the 1875 Black Hills Gold Rush.
  • The 2011 Nebraska Legislature map reflects boundaries stable since statehood in 1867.
  • Nebraska is unique for having all counties named after individuals.
  • O'Neill in Holt County is celebrated as the "Irish Capital of Nebraska."

Free Downloads

You can download free blank Map of Nebraska Counties and other maps in high resolution PNG, SVG and PDF formats from the blank maps section of the site: Download Blank Map of Nebraska Counties

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This map is divided into 93 counties.

Updates

Feb 2, 2026:

  • Improved map quality
  • Added support for surrounding areas and lakes

Aug 26, 2024:

  • Added map of Nebraska Counties

Frequently Asked Questions

Nebraska has exactly 93 counties, listed alphabetically from Adams to York; this structure has been consistent since the early 1900s, covering 77,354 square miles total.

Cherry County is the largest at 5,961 square miles (15,443 square kilometers), located in the northern Sandhills with seat Valentine on the Niobrara River.

Arthur County is the smallest by land area at 715 square miles (1,851 square kilometers), with seat Arthur; it is a remote Sandhills county.

Douglas County, seat Omaha, is the most populous, housing over 500,000 residents as of recent estimates; it dominates the eastern Missouri River border with Iowa.

Omaha is the seat and largest city of Douglas County in eastern Nebraska, at the Missouri River border with Iowa.

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