Bee Nebraska Map
Explore Bee, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Bee, Nebraska
| City | Bee |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Seward County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.006398 |
| Longitude | -97.057252 |
| Population | 171 |
| Density | 264.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 68314 |
| Area Code | 402 |
| County Seat | Seward |
| School District | Seward Public Schools |
About Bee, Nebraska
Bee is a locality in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 171. The population density is 264.1 people per km². Bee is located at 41.0064°N, 97.0573°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bee is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68314.Bee occupies a quiet geometry of earth where the horizon serves as the primary fact of life, stretching outward in a flat, unyielding expanse of fertile soil. It lies 24.9 miles northwest of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 305°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-northeast of Seward. Plum Creek traces a modest, winding path through the landscape just a mile away, its presence marked by a thin ribbon of riparian growth that cuts through the surrounding agricultural fields. Two miles distant, the waters of Oak-Middle Reservoir 82-B hold the reflection of an immense sky, providing a still, glass-like center to the open plains. When the sun hangs low, the light loses its harshness, casting a long, amber glow that reveals the subtle textures of the prairie grasses and the rhythmic furrowing of the land.
Bee emerged from the necessity of the rail lines, serving as a pulse point for the surrounding farms that define the regional economy. The local character remains deeply tethered to the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest, a pace set by the slow, deliberate work of those who cultivate this reach of Nebraska. A short distance away, the Oak Glen Wildlife Management Area offers a sanctuary where the land remains closer to its original state, undisturbed by the reach of machinery. Life here moves with a steady, internal gravity, grounded in a history of persistence where the daily labor of residents sustains a small but enduring presence upon the plains.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Oak Glen Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 119° SE
- Plum Creek Park (Local Park) — 5.4 mi, 192° S
- Branched Oak Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 103° E
- The Light Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 196° S
- Heartfelt Memorial (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 196° S
- Bartels Museum of Rocks and Minerals (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 195° S
- Seward Centennial Park (Local Park) — 7.1 mi, 204° SW
- Branched Oak Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 106° E
- Branched Oak State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 106° E
- Branched Oak Lake (Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 107° E
- Seward County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 11.3 mi, 227° SW
- Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 12.9 mi, 141° SE
- Seward County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 215° SW
- Legendary Josh Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 17.1 mi, 124° SE
- Butler County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 347° N
- Lincoln Aviation Personalities Before 1930 Historical Marker (Monument) — 19.4 mi, 126° SE
- Lincolns Emergence as an Aviation Center Historical Marker (Monument) — 19.5 mi, 126° SE
- Hilltop Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 21.6 mi, 138° SE
- Verley Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 21.6 mi, 139° SE
- Bison Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 21.7 mi, 138° SE
- Detroit-Lincoln-Denver Highway Marker (Attraction) — 22.1 mi, 127° SE
- The Haymarket Theatre (Theatre) — 22.4 mi, 126° SE
- University of Nebraska State Museum (Museum) — 22.6 mi, 125° SE
- Great Plains Art Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 125° SE
- Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center (Cinema) — 22.7 mi, 125° SE
- Robber's Cave Tours (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 130° SE
- Nebraska Copy of Liberty Bell (Attraction) — 24.7 mi, 126° SE
- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (State Park) — 38.3 mi, 088° E
- Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 62.6 mi, 056° NE · 16k acres
- Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 62.9 mi, 060° NE · 7,936 acres
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About This Bee Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bee, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.006398, -97.057252. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Bee includes the ZIP code (68314), telephone area code (402), county seat of Seward County (Seward), and school district assignment (Seward Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
