Nebraska Highway 70
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Nebraska Highway 70 is a highway in central Nebraska
. Its western terminus is at an intersection with Nebraska Highway 2
and Nebraska Highway 92
east of Broken Bow
. Its eastern terminus is at Nebraska Highway 14
in Elgin
.
and NE 92
just east of Broken Bow
. It heads in an eastward direction into farmland from here, where it intersects with US 183 north of Westerville
. It runs concurrently with US 183 for about a mile before splitting off to the east again, passing through Westerville. The highway runs to the east and northeast, passing through Arcadia
. East of Arcadia, it meets NE 58
and heads northward, passing by NE 22
as well. In Ord
, it intersects NE 11
and runs concurrently to the east with it for just about a mile. NE 70 exits Ord and heads in a northeasterly direction, where it will meet with NE 91
west of Ericson
. NE 70 and NE 91 run concurrently through Ericson before meeting with US 281 to the east. NE 70 runs concurrently northward with US 281 for about 14 miles (22.5 km), passing through Bartlett
, before splitting off to the east. Further east, the highway enters Elgin
where it terminates at an intersection with NE 14
.
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. Its western terminus is at an intersection with Nebraska Highway 2
Nebraska Highway 2
Nebraska Highway 2 is a highway in Nebraska. It is a discontinuous highway with 2 segments. The western segment begins at the South Dakota border northwest of Crawford and ends southeast of Grand Island at an intersection with Interstate 80. The eastern segment begins in Lincoln and ends at the...
and Nebraska Highway 92
Nebraska Highway 92
Nebraska Highway 92 is a highway in Nebraska. Its western terminus is at the Wyoming border west of Lyman, Nebraska and its eastern terminus is in Omaha at the Missouri River, where it enters Iowa. Nebraska Highway 92 is part of a continuous 4-state "Highway 92" which begins in Torrington,...
east of Broken Bow
Broken Bow, Nebraska
Broken Bow is a city in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,491 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Custer County.-History:...
. Its eastern terminus is at Nebraska Highway 14
Nebraska Highway 14
Nebraska Highway 14 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a southern terminus at the Kansas border southwest of Superior and a northern terminus east of Niobrara at the South Dakota border.-Route description:...
in Elgin
Elgin, Nebraska
Elgin is a city in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 735 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Elgin is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
.
Route description
Nebraska Highway 70 begins at an intersection with NE 2Nebraska Highway 2
Nebraska Highway 2 is a highway in Nebraska. It is a discontinuous highway with 2 segments. The western segment begins at the South Dakota border northwest of Crawford and ends southeast of Grand Island at an intersection with Interstate 80. The eastern segment begins in Lincoln and ends at the...
and NE 92
Nebraska Highway 92
Nebraska Highway 92 is a highway in Nebraska. Its western terminus is at the Wyoming border west of Lyman, Nebraska and its eastern terminus is in Omaha at the Missouri River, where it enters Iowa. Nebraska Highway 92 is part of a continuous 4-state "Highway 92" which begins in Torrington,...
just east of Broken Bow
Broken Bow, Nebraska
Broken Bow is a city in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,491 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Custer County.-History:...
. It heads in an eastward direction into farmland from here, where it intersects with US 183 north of Westerville
Westerville, Nebraska
Westerville is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Nebraska Highway 70....
. It runs concurrently with US 183 for about a mile before splitting off to the east again, passing through Westerville. The highway runs to the east and northeast, passing through Arcadia
Arcadia, Nebraska
Arcadia is a village in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 359 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Arcadia is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 359 people,...
. East of Arcadia, it meets NE 58
Nebraska Highway 58
Nebraska Highway 58 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a length of . Much of the route lies near the Loup River. The southern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Highway 281 south of St. Paul. The northern terminus is at an intersection with Nebraska Highway 70 east of Arcadia.-Route...
and heads northward, passing by NE 22
Nebraska Highway 22
Nebraska Highway 22 is a highway in central Nebraska. It runs east–west for . Its western terminus is at Nebraska Highway 70 south of Ord. Its eastern terminus is at U.S. Highway 81 northwest of Columbus.-Route description:...
as well. In Ord
Ord, Nebraska
Ord is a city in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,269 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Valley County. Ord was named in honor of Civil War general Edward O. C...
, it intersects NE 11
Nebraska Highway 11
Nebraska Highway 11 is a highway in central and northern Nebraska. Its southern terminus is at Interstate 80 south of Wood River. Its northern terminus is at the South Dakota border north of Butte. The highway goes through the eastern portion of the Sand Hills.-Route description:Nebraska Highway...
and runs concurrently to the east with it for just about a mile. NE 70 exits Ord and heads in a northeasterly direction, where it will meet with NE 91
Nebraska Highway 91
Nebraska Highway 91 is a highway in central and eastern Nebraska. Its western terminus is at an intersection with Nebraska Highway 2 north of Dunning. Its eastern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 75 in Blair....
west of Ericson
Ericson, Nebraska
Ericson is a village in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 104 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ericson is located at ....
. NE 70 and NE 91 run concurrently through Ericson before meeting with US 281 to the east. NE 70 runs concurrently northward with US 281 for about 14 miles (22.5 km), passing through Bartlett
Bartlett, Nebraska
Bartlett is a village in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 128 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wheeler County.-Geography:Bartlett is located at ....
, before splitting off to the east. Further east, the highway enters Elgin
Elgin, Nebraska
Elgin is a city in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 735 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Elgin is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
where it terminates at an intersection with NE 14
Nebraska Highway 14
Nebraska Highway 14 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a southern terminus at the Kansas border southwest of Superior and a northern terminus east of Niobrara at the South Dakota border.-Route description:...
.
Major intersections
| County | Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Custer County, Nebraska -History:Custer County was formed in 1877. It was named after General George Armstrong Custer, who was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn.-Demographics:... |
Broken Bow Broken Bow, Nebraska Broken Bow is a city in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,491 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Custer County.-History:... |
0.00 | Western terminus | |
| Westerville Westerville, Nebraska Westerville is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Nebraska Highway 70.... |
12.10 | West end of US 183 overlap | ||
| 13.11 | East end of US 183 overlap | |||
| Valley Valley County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,647 people, 1,965 households, and 1,298 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 2,273 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile... |
33.26 | |||
| 37.71 | ||||
| Ord Ord, Nebraska Ord is a city in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,269 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Valley County. Ord was named in honor of Civil War general Edward O. C... |
47.16 | West end of NE 11 overlap | ||
| 42.30 | East end of NE 11 overlap | |||
| Garfield Garfield County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,902 people, 813 households, and 529 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,021 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile... |
64.31 | West end of NE 91 overlap | ||
| Wheeler Wheeler County, Nebraska -History:Wheeler County was formed in 1877. It was named after Major Daniel H. Wheeler.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 886 people, 352 households, and 243 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 561 housing units at an... |
Ericson Ericson, Nebraska Ericson is a village in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 104 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ericson is located at .... |
77.90 | East end of NE 91 overlap, west end of US 281 overlap | |
| 91.91 | East end of US 281 overlap | |||
| Antelope Antelope County, Nebraska Antelope County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska, and was formed in 1871. As of 2010, the population estimate was 6,685. Its county seat is Neligh... |
Elgin Elgin, Nebraska Elgin is a city in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 735 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Elgin is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
115.80 | Eastern terminus |