Martin is an

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and

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in Keith County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 92. Martin Bay is one of the most popular recreation areas on Lake McConaughy.

Geography

Martin is in north-central Keith County, on the northern side of Lake McConaughy just north of Kingsley Dam, the lake's outlet. The lake is an impoundment on the

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. The community sits at the intersection of Nebraska Highways 61 and 92. Highway 61 leads south to Ogallala, the Keith

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, and north to Arthur, while Highway 92 leads west along the north side of Lake McConaughy to Lewellen. According to the

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, the Martin CDP has an area of , all land.

Demographics

History

Martin got its start following construction of the

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through the territory.

References

Census-designated places in Keith County, Nebraska Census-designated places in Nebraska {{KeithCountyNE-geo-stub