Nebraska Highway 71
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Nebraska Highway 71 is a highway in western Nebraska
. Its southern terminus is at the Colorado
border south of Kimball
, as a continuation of Colorado State Highway 71
. Its northern terminus is at the South Dakota
border northwest of Crawford
, where it continues as South Dakota Highway 71.
at the Colorado
border, where it continues from CO 71
. It heads northward from Colorado, intersecting I-80
just to the south of Kimball. Continuing northward into Kimball, it intersects US 30. Further north, the highway meets NE 88
and runs concurrently northward with it for a couple of miles. NE 71 splits off to the north at this point, heading to the northeast to bypass Gering
. East of Gering, it intersects NE 92
and runs concurrently northward with it. A little to the north, NE 71 and NE 92 intersect with US 26, and run concurrently to the northwest along it, passing through Scottsbluff
.
At the north side of Scottsbluff, NE 71 splits off to the north again. The highway continues north for a while before turning to the northeast and east where it intersects with NE 2
. NE 71 goes north by the unincorporated area of Marsland, where it runs concurrent with NE 2 for about a mile. Continuing to the north, NE 71 enters Crawford
. NE 71 and NE 2 intersect with US 20 at this point. After leaving Crawford, the highway continues to the northwest, where it runs along the border with South Dakota
. Following a couple of miles of riding the border, NE 71 and NE 2 turn northward and enter South Dakota, where it terminates at SD 71.
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 southern terminus is at the Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
border south of Kimball
Kimball, Nebraska
Kimball is a city in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,559 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Kimball County.-Geography:Kimball is located at , in the southwestern Panhandle....
, as a continuation of Colorado State Highway 71
Colorado State Highway 71
State Highway 71 is a long state highway passing several other highways in northern and central Colorado. The route runs south from the Nebraska border to La Junta.-Route description:...
. Its northern terminus is at the South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
border northwest of Crawford
Crawford, Nebraska
Crawford is a city in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 997 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated in 1886 and was named for the late Captain Emmet Crawford who had previously been stationed at nearby Fort Robinson.-Geography:...
, where it continues as South Dakota Highway 71.
Route description
Nebraska Highway 71 begins south of KimballKimball, Nebraska
Kimball is a city in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,559 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Kimball County.-Geography:Kimball is located at , in the southwestern Panhandle....
at the Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
border, where it continues from CO 71
Colorado State Highway 71
State Highway 71 is a long state highway passing several other highways in northern and central Colorado. The route runs south from the Nebraska border to La Junta.-Route description:...
. It heads northward from Colorado, intersecting I-80
Interstate 80 in Nebraska
In the U.S. state of Nebraska, Interstate 80 runs west from Omaha to the Wyoming state border, ultimately terminating in San Francisco, California. When it completed construction of the stretch of Interstate 80 spanning the state on October 19, 1974, Nebraska was the first state in the nation to...
just to the south of Kimball. Continuing northward into Kimball, it intersects US 30. Further north, the highway meets NE 88
Nebraska Highway 88
Nebraska Highway 88 is a highway in northwestern Nebraska. It has a western terminus at the Wyoming border to the northwest of Harrisburg. Its eastern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Highway 385 and Nebraska Highway 92 in Bridgeport....
and runs concurrently northward with it for a couple of miles. NE 71 splits off to the north at this point, heading to the northeast to bypass Gering
Gering, Nebraska
Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,751 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Scotts Bluff County....
. East of Gering, it intersects 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,...
and runs concurrently northward with it. A little to the north, NE 71 and NE 92 intersect with US 26, and run concurrently to the northwest along it, passing through Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 15,039 at the 2010 census. Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th largest city in Nebraska....
.
At the north side of Scottsbluff, NE 71 splits off to the north again. The highway continues north for a while before turning to the northeast and east where it intersects with NE 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...
. NE 71 goes north by the unincorporated area of Marsland, where it runs concurrent with NE 2 for about a mile. Continuing to the north, NE 71 enters Crawford
Crawford, Nebraska
Crawford is a city in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 997 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated in 1886 and was named for the late Captain Emmet Crawford who had previously been stationed at nearby Fort Robinson.-Geography:...
. NE 71 and NE 2 intersect with US 20 at this point. After leaving Crawford, the highway continues to the northwest, where it runs along the border with South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
. Following a couple of miles of riding the border, NE 71 and NE 2 turn northward and enter South Dakota, where it terminates at SD 71.
Major intersections
| County | Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Kimball County, Nebraska -History:Kimball County was formed in 1888. It was named after railroad pioneer Thomas L. Kimball.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,089 people, 1,727 households, and 1,136 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 1,972... |
0.00 | Colorado border, southern terminus | ||
| Kimball Kimball, Nebraska Kimball is a city in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,559 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Kimball County.-Geography:Kimball is located at , in the southwestern Panhandle.... |
15.23-15.25 | I-80 exit 20 | ||
| 16.57 | ||||
| Banner Banner County, Nebraska Banner County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The population was 690 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Harrisburg.Banner County is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.... |
Harrisburg Harrisburg, Nebraska Harrisburg is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Banner County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area... |
39.88 | ||
| 40.89 | South end of NE 88 overlap | |||
| 44.95 | North end of NE 88 overlap | |||
| Scotts Bluff Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska -National protected area:* North Platte National Wildlife Refuge* Scotts Bluff National Monument-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 36,951 people, 14,887 households, and 10,167 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile . There were 16,119... |
Gering Gering, Nebraska Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,751 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Scotts Bluff County.... |
59.14 | Interchange, south end of NE 92 overlap | |
| Scottsbluff Scottsbluff, Nebraska Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 15,039 at the 2010 census. Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th largest city in Nebraska.... |
61.74 | South end of US 26 overlap | ||
| 65.15 | North end of US 26/NE 92 overlap | |||
| Sioux Sioux County, Nebraska -National protected areas:* Agate Fossil Beds National Monument* Nebraska National Forest * Oglala National Grassland -Demographics:... |
No major junctions | |||
| Box Butte Box Butte County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,158 people, 4,780 households, and 3,298 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 5,488 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile... |
112.15 | South end of NE 2 overlap | ||
| Dawes Dawes County, Nebraska -National protected areas:*Nebraska National Forest *Oglala National Grassland *Pine Ridge National Recreation Area-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,060 people, 3,512 households, and 2,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile... |
Crawford Crawford, Nebraska Crawford is a city in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 997 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated in 1886 and was named for the late Captain Emmet Crawford who had previously been stationed at nearby Fort Robinson.-Geography:... |
137.99 | South end of US 20 overlap | |
| 138.85 | North end of US 20 overlap | |||
| Sioux Sioux County, Nebraska -National protected areas:* Agate Fossil Beds National Monument* Nebraska National Forest * Oglala National Grassland -Demographics:... |
167.40 | South Dakota border, northern terminus, north end of NE 2 overlap | ||