Blaine County

Blaine County is an administrative division in central Nebraska that spans open grassland with extensive pastures and grazing areas. The Nebraska National Forest is a significant feature, bringing patches of woodland to an otherwise grassy landscape.

The county received its administrative status in 1885 and was named after James G. Blaine, a prominent American politician of that era. Its establishment reflected the westward expansion movement that characterized the late 1800s.

The region is shaped by deep roots in farming and ranching that define daily life and the landscape. Throughout the county, agricultural operations remain central to how the community functions and identifies itself.

Brewster serves as the county seat and offers basic services and administrative facilities for visitors and residents. The area is sparsely populated, so expect a rural setting with considerable distances between towns.

The county ranks among Nebraska's least densely populated areas, with very few residents scattered across the landscape. This isolation gives the area an undisturbed quality that is rare in modern America.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Brewster

Shares border with: Brown County, Cherry County, Loup County, Custer County, Logan County, Thomas County

Website: http://blainecounty.ne.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.93000,-99.98000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52