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.

History

Martin got its start following construction of the

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through the territory.

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 North Platte River. 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

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, while Highway 92 leads west along the north side of Lake McConaughy to Lewellen. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Martin CDP has an area of , all land.

Demographics

References

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