Martin, Nebraska

Martin, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Martin is located in Nebraska
Martin
Martin
Martin is located in the United States
Martin
Martin
Coordinates: 41°15′29″N 101°42′32″W / 41.25806°N 101.70889°W / 41.25806; -101.70889
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyKeith
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
 • Land0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,350 ft (1,020 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
76
 • Density211.70/sq mi (81.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
69144
FIPS code31-30905
GNIS feature ID2583890[2]

Martin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Keith County, Nebraska, United States.[3] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 92.[4] Martin Bay is one of the most popular recreation areas on Lake McConaughy.[5]

History

Martin got its start following construction of the Union Pacific Railroad through the territory.[6]

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.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202076—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martin, Nebraska
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martin, Nebraska
  4. ^ a b "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.
  5. ^ "Martin Bay". Keith County Visitors Committee. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  6. ^ Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 123.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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