Gosper County

Gosper County is a rural area in Nebraska that stretches across several hundred square miles and consists mostly of farmland. A river runs through the northern section and breaks up the otherwise flat, agricultural landscape.

The county was founded in the mid-1800s and named after an important political figure of that time. Over the years the county seat moved several times before settling in the town that serves as the administrative center today.

Life here centers on farming, which shapes the entire character of the region. You see fields and farms everywhere, stretching across the land and defining how people spend their days.

The county is mostly flat and best explored by car, as places are spread far apart and public transportation is limited. Visitors should expect a quiet, rural setting and plan for travel time between destinations.

The area contains several wildlife management areas and lakes that visitors often overlook as surprising places to find wilderness and quiet within the otherwise heavily farmed landscape. These spots offer a stark contrast to the predominantly agricultural surroundings.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1873

Capital city: Elwood

Shares border with: Dawson County, Furnas County, Frontier County, Phelps County

Website: http://co.gosper.ne.us

GPS coordinates: 40.50000,-99.82000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20