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About Melbeta, NE

Melbeta is a tiny farming town of 146 people in western Nebraska's sugar beet country, sitting along Highway 26 about 15 miles east of Scottsbluff. Most travelers pass through on the historic Oregon Trail corridor, with Scottsbluff's regional airport 12 miles west. The town's quirky name combines "Mel" and "Beta" after early settlers Mel Brewer and Beta Ficke.

Where is Melbeta, NE on the map?

Melbeta, NE is in United States, at 41.782, -103.517 - about 5 km south of Minatare, NE.

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The closest airport to Melbeta, NE is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport, 15 km (about 13 min by car).

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