Hooker County Map, Nebraska
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Hooker County, Nebraska
Hooker County is in the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska. It’s tiny. Like, really tiny. We’re talking one of the least populous counties in the state.
Mullen, the only town, is home to most of the residents. Cattle ranching is the main gig here. The landscape is a sea of grass-covered sand dunes. It’s beautiful in its own way. Kinda lonely, though.
Locals are proud of their annual Sandhills Open Road Challenge. It’s a race where sports cars zip down Highway 2 at ridiculous speeds. Bit out of place, if you ask me. But hey, it brings in tourists. The Middle Loup River cuts through the county. Good fishing, if that’s your thing.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Hooker County |
| County Seat | Mullen |
| Population | Approximately 700 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mullen, Whitman |
| Interstates and Highways | US 2, NE 97 |
| FIPS Code | 31-091 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 722 square miles (Land: 721 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cherry County (North), Thomas County (East), McPherson County (South), Arthur County (Southwest), Grant County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41.9152° N, 101.0515° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Hooker, a U.S. Army general |
| Major Landmarks | Sandhills Heritage Museum, Nebraska National Forest (Bessey Ranger District nearby) |
| Website | Hooker County Website |
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