- Elevation
- 590 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Topeka Peak638 m · 12.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway18.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:09local time
- Coordinates
- 40.6001, -98.3904
Highland Park is a park in Nebraska, at a recorded 590 m. Topeka Peak stands 638 m to the northwest, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is Hastings Museum & Super Screen Theater, a museum 0.1 miles away. Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway passes 18 miles off.
- Elevation
- 590 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Highland Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka Peak | NW 304° | 638 m | 12.6 mi |
- 18.2 mi off the Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic BywayNational
- 18.8 mi off the Loup Rivers Scenic Byway
- 21.7 mi off the Sandhills JourneyNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- High land cemetary: 0.1 mi
- Highland Park Cemetery: 0.1 mi
- Hastings Utilities Park: 0.2 mi
- American Legion Park: 0.6 mi
- Crosier Park: 0.6 mi
Nature reserves: 17
Historic sites: 7
- Martin Brothers Memorial: 12.1 mi
- Martin Brothers Historical Marker: 14.6 mi
- Susan O. Hail Grave: 17.4 mi
- Original Townsite of Wood River Historical Marker: 19.8 mi
- Frager Field: 20.2 mi
Museums: 4
Attractions: 3
- Hastings Central Park Fountain: 0.7 mi
- Chatauqua Pavilion: 1.5 mi
- Big Bird House: 6.1 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Rosedale: 8.9 mi
- Spring Ranch: 15.7 mi
Gardens: 2
- Pollinator Garden: 14.6 mi
- Stolley Gardens: 20.9 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Grand Island Rest Area Eastbound: 15.7 mi
- Grand Island Rest Area Westbound: 16.1 mi
Peaks: 1
- Topeka Peak: 12.6 mi
Artworks: 1
- Ermas Desire Sculpture: 15.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:38 | 19:10 | 19:46 |
| June solstice | 06:04 | 20:27 | 21:09 |
| September equinox | 07:22 | 18:56 | 19:32 |
| December solstice | 07:55 | 16:27 | 17:10 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 26 | 30 | 41 | 51 | 62 | 73 | 77 | 75 | 66 | 53 | 40 | 29 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Hastings Muni AP, 2 mi away.
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