Carleton, NE
- Elevation
- 1,564 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Carleton is a quiet farming village in southeastern Nebraska with fewer than a hundred residents. Set along Highway 4 in Thayer County, the community is surrounded by wide-open fields of corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum. Life here moves at an easy, neighborly pace, anchored by longstanding traditions like the annual Milo Day celebration each September. With its deep railroad roots and tight-knit feel, Carleton offers a peaceful, unhurried slice of rural living.
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