Explore Bellevue, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bellevue, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bellevue.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Bellevue |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Sarpy County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.154416 |
| Longitude | -95.943363 |
| Population | 64,176 |
| Density | 1172.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 68005, 68147, 68123 |
| Area Code | 402, 531 |
| County Seat | Papillion |
| School District | Bellevue Public Schools |
Bellevue commands a position of quiet authority upon the expansive plains where the sky asserts its dominance over the terrestrial landscape. It lies 8.0 miles east of Papillion, NE (from Papillion, NE: bearing 99°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-southeast of Omaha. The terrain surrounding Bellevue unfolds in gentle shifts of elevation, characterized by the persistent, wide-open horizon that defines the Nebraska spirit. To the east, the Missouri River carves a deliberate path through the earth, marking a boundary that has shaped the movement of people and wildlife for generations. Beyond the immediate reach of the urban grid, the land mellows into the soft topography of Wall Hollow, while the verdant canopy of West Oak Forest provides a necessary counterpoint to the golden, sun-drenched grasses that sway in the perennial breeze.
Bellevue traces its origins to the early nineteenth century, emerging as a vital nexus for trade and cultural exchange long before the formal state lines were drawn. As one of the oldest settlements in the region, Bellevue served as a pivotal point for fur traders and missionaries who recognized the strategic importance of the river corridor. The architecture of the older districts preserves a tangible memory of this era, where the weight of history is carried in the brickwork of period structures. Over time, Bellevue evolved from a frontier trading post into a sophisticated center of administration and commerce, maintaining a sense of continuity that anchors the modern inhabitant to the pioneers who first surveyed these tallgrass expanses.
Economic vitality in Bellevue draws significant strength from the proximity of major defense installations, which serve as a foundational pillar for the regional workforce and provide a steady, disciplined rhythm to the local industry. Education remains a cornerstone of the civic identity, with Bellevue University fostering a culture of professional advancement and intellectual inquiry that permeates the surrounding neighborhoods. The infrastructure of Bellevue reflects a commitment to functional, forward-looking development, balancing the demands of modern logistics with the preservation of communal spaces. Whether one observes the flow of commuters or the deliberate pace of business, there is a clear sense that Bellevue operates with a steady, pragmatic ambition.
Life in Bellevue is punctuated by the seasonal migration of birds and the vibrant community gatherings hosted at American Heroes Park, where the intersection of public space and natural beauty offers a respite for the weary traveler. While professional sports teams command the attention of the wider region, the local passion for collegiate athletics creates a shared, electric atmosphere during the crisp autumn months. The Bellevue Loop Trail invites residents to engage directly with the landscape, offering a path that winds through the quietude of the prairie. Though Bellevue is not defined by the fame of its residents, the character of the place is built by those who value the steady, unpretentious beauty of a life lived under a vast and watchful sky.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellevue, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.154416, -95.943363. 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 Bellevue includes the ZIP code (68005, 68147, 68123), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Sarpy County (Papillion), and school district assignment (Bellevue Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |