Nebraska · FIPS 31173 · County seat: Pender
Thurston County, NE GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Thurston County, NE: the Thurston County gWorks viewer. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Thurston County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Thurston County gWorks viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | thurston.gworks.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Pender |
| Population | 6,557 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 394 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 31173 |
Who runs this map
Thurston 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.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the official link; the map is hosted on gWorks, a vendor platform used by 64 counties in our directory.
- Accept any disclaimer, then use the search tool to find a street address, owner or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to view its attributes.
- Use the layer or basemap controls to add aerials and other layers where the county provides them.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
The county in brief
Census Bureau figures put Thurston County at about 6,557 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 394 square miles of land, which is about 17 residents per square mile. By population it ranks 44th of 93 counties in Nebraska. Pender serves as the county seat.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Thurston County:
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.