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Martin, Nebraska
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Martin, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Martin, Nebraska
Martin, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Martin, Nebraska is located in the United States
Martin, Nebraska
Martin, Nebraska
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Keith
Area
 • Total 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
 • Land 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,350 ft (1,020 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 76
 • Density 211.70/sq mi (81.73/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
69144
FIPS code 31-30905
GNIS feature ID 2583890

Martin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 92. Martin Bay is one of the most popular recreation areas on Lake McConaughy.

History

Martin got its start following construction of the Union Pacific Railroad through the territory.

Geography

Martin is in north-central Keith County, on the northern side of Lake McConaughy just north of Kingsley Dam, the lake's outlet. The lake is an impoundment on the North Platte River.

The community sits at the intersection of Nebraska Highways 61 and 92. Highway 61 leads south 12 miles (19 km) to Ogallala, the Keith county seat, and north 28 miles (45 km) to Arthur, while Highway 92 leads west along the north side of Lake McConaughy 25 miles (40 km) to Lewellen.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Martin CDP has an area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 76
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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