Nebraska · FIPS 31017 · County seat: Ainsworth
Brown County, NE GIS & Parcel Viewer
Parcel lookups for Brown County start at the Brown County gWorks viewer. This page gives you that official link, notes on how the viewer works, and links to the counties next door.
Open the Brown County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Brown County gWorks viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | brown.gworks.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Ainsworth |
| Population | 2,853 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,221 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 31017 |
Who runs this map
Brown County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Press the button above. This county's viewer runs on gWorks; 64 counties in our directory use the same service.
- Find the search option and look up a property, or zoom in on the map.
- Click a lot to see its details.
- Check the toolbar for layers, measuring and printing.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
The county in brief
Brown County had an estimated 2,853 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 1,221 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 2.3 people per square mile. Among Nebraska's 93 counties, it is the 67th largest by population. The county seat is Ainsworth.
Counties next to Brown County
Brown County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
Before you rely on the lines
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.