- Elevation
- 625 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Topeka Peak638 m · 13.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway2.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:11local time
- Coordinates
- 40.7065, -98.8406
Windmill State Recreation Area is a park in Nebraska, at a recorded 625 m. Topeka Peak stands 638 m to the east, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is Gibbon Historical Marker, a park 0.3 miles away. Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway passes 2.9 miles off.
- Elevation
- 625 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Windmill State Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka Peak | E 91° | 638 m | 13.2 mi |
- 2.9 mi off the Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic BywayNational
- 14.4 mi off the Loup Rivers Scenic Byway
- 20.5 mi off the Sandhills JourneyNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Gibbon Historical Marker: 0.3 mi
- Lowell Historical Marker: 0.7 mi
- Nebraska Centre - Boyd Ranch Historical Marker: 3.0 mi
- Davis Park: 3.2 mi
- Rowe Sanctuary: 3.5 mi
Nature reserves: 16
Museums: 10
- Gibbon Heritage Center: 2.8 mi
- Fort Kearney Visitor's Center: 9.6 mi
- Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center: 11.0 mi
- Museum of Nebraska Art: 12.6 mi
- Fort Kearney Museum: 12.9 mi
Historic sites: 10
- Lowell Historical Marker: 4.1 mi
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Historical Marker: 7.3 mi
- Susan O. Hail Grave: 7.5 mi
- Fort Kearney Historical Marker: 9.7 mi
- Dobytown Historical Marker: 11.7 mi
Attractions: 7
- The Great Platte River Road Archway: 10.7 mi
- Big Apple Fun Center: 13.2 mi
- Elizabeth Thomsic Hillard Memorial Labyrinth: 14.1 mi
- Fort Kearney Historical Marker: 16.8 mi
- Big Bird House: 19.1 mi
Gardens: 3
- Harmon Park Rock Garden: 13.1 mi
- Kellaway Garden: 14.0 mi
- Pollinator Garden: 19.2 mi
Beaches: 2
- Yanney Beach: 14.1 mi
- Cottonmill Swimming Beach: 15.8 mi
Artworks: 2
- Sandhill Cranes: 14.1 mi
- Nebraska Wind Sculpture: 14.9 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Kearney Rest Area Westbound: 14.9 mi
- Kearney Rest Area Eastbound: 16.8 mi
Peaks: 1
- Topeka Peak: 13.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:40 | 19:12 | 19:48 |
| June solstice | 06:05 | 20:29 | 21:11 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 18:58 | 19:34 |
| December solstice | 07:57 | 16:28 | 17:12 |
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