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Rock County, Nebraska

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Rock County is up in north-central Nebraska. It’s part of the Sandhills region. Bassett is the county seat. It’s a tiny place with less than 1,000 people.

The Niobrara River carves out the northern border and it creates some spectacular scenery. Newport and Rose are other major communities here.

Ranching is the big deal here. Cattle outnumber people by a long shot. The landscape is all rolling hills and grasslands. It’s beautiful. Community is everything in Rock County.

CategoryDetails
County NameRock County
County SeatBassett
PopulationApproximately 1,300
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBassett, Newport, Rose
Interstates and HighwaysUS 20, NE 7
FIPS Code31-149
Total Area (Land and Water)1,012 square miles (Land: 1,008 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Keya Paha County (North), Boyd County (Northeast), Holt County (East), Loup County (South), Brown County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4022° N, 99.5630° W
EtymologyNamed after the rocky terrain found in the county
Major LandmarksLong Pine State Recreation Area, Rock County Historical Society Museum
WebsiteRock County Website

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