Located in beautiful northwest Nebraska, Chadron and Crawford are south of the Black Hills and west of the Sandhills in the Pine Ridge region. This area is rich with friendly atmosphere and a variety of landscape. The area is noted for its Old West history and unique natural beauty. The possibilities are as endless as the expanse of our skies.

This is a place where tradition blends with innovation. Our citizens – energetic and skilled, caring and friendly – have a positive vision of the future. Chadron’s and Crawford’s opportunities – business and personal, educational and recreational - include superb support services and ready access to products and markets.

Chadron is the county seat of Dawes County and is served by east-west U.S. Highway 20 and north-south U.S. Highway 385. Interstate 90 is 110 miles north and Interstate 80 is 137 miles south of Chadron. For more information, view the Chadron Fast Fact Profile.