Martin, Nebraska

Martin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Keith County, Nebraska, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 92.[2] Martin Bay is one of the most popular recreation areas on Lake McConaughy.[3]

Martin, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Martin Martin
Coordinates: 41°15′22″N 101°41′28″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Keith
Area
• Total	0.36 sq mi (0.93 km^2)
• Land	0.36 sq mi (0.93 km^2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km^2)
Elevation	3,300 ft (1,000 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	92
• Density	256/sq mi (98.9/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	69144
FIPS code	31-30905
GNIS feature ID	835373

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.[2]

History

Martin got its start following construction of the Union Pacific Railroad through the territory.[4]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martin, Nebraska
2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Martin CDP, Nebraska". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
3. "Martin Bay". Keith County Visitors Committee. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
4. Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 123.