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Blackbird.

Its Census reference point is in Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Macy lies about 1.9 miles southwest of Blackbird by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Blackbird, Nebraska
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Blackbird, Nebraska · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Blackbird, Nebraska from above

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THE SETTINGNebraska/Kansas Loess Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYThurston County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Blackbird on the map

THE BLACKBIRD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills setting.

Blackbird township has 26.3 square miles of land in Thurston County. Its Census reference point is in Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills, within Western Corn Belt Plains.

Glacial till plains and windblown loess hills make up the Western Corn Belt landscape. Near-level and rolling terrain are interspersed with steeper river valleys and hills.

Regional context: Western Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Blackbird and Thurston County

Blackbird is associated with Thurston County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Thurston County

Blackbird by land and water

The Census records 0.74 square miles of water within Blackbird, or 2.7% of its total area. It is 2.1 percentage points higher than the 0.6% recorded for Thurston County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Blackbird township has 16.5 times the land area of nearby Macy CDP (1.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Blackbird land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Blackbird

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Blackbird. Check the Thurston County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills setting

Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills belongs to Western Corn Belt Plains. Is the parcel on a till plain, loess hill or valley edge, and what existing drainage and access documentation is available?

03

Check the route, beyond Macy

Macy is 1.9 miles southwest of the Blackbird reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Blackbird resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON BLACKBIRD

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.1409° N, 96.3516° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Blackbird ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Thurston

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Thurston ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Blackbird data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Corn Belt Plains context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Nebraska official sources

Nebraska groundwater map

Official interactive access to registered groundwater well information.

Nebraska floodplain maps

State floodplain resources with mapped flood hazards and community information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Blackbird.

Macy lies about 1.9 miles southwest of Blackbird by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Blackbird in context

NSEWMacy · 1.9 miles1Anderson · 4.9 miles2Omaha · 6.5 miles3Walthill · 7.3 miles4Winnebago · 8 miles5Dawes · 8.6 miles6OUTER RING: 8.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Macy1.9 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Anderson4.9 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Omaha6.5 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Walthill7.3 mi · village
  5. 5
    Winnebago8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Dawes8.6 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Nebraska; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Blackbird
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Blackbird?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Thurston County. Blackbird’s 26.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Blackbird property in Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills?+

No. Nebraska/Kansas Loess Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Blackbird boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Macy as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.9 miles southwest of Blackbird’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Blackbird?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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