Bellwood Nebraska Map

About Bellwood, Nebraska

Bellwood is a locality in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 407. The population density is 671.6 people per km². Bellwood is located at 41.3428°N, 97.2384°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bellwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68624.

Bellwood maintains a quiet gravity upon the Nebraska plains, where the immense expanse of the sky dictates the daily cadence of life. It lies 9.0 miles southeast of Columbus, NE (from Columbus, NE: bearing 132°T), and is situated 8.4 miles northwest of David City. The landscape surrounding Bellwood consists of expansive, fertile fields that stretch toward a horizon defined by the persistent, unyielding line of the earth meeting the atmosphere. A few miles away, the waters of Bellwood Reservoir 6-E offer a still, reflective surface, while the modest, winding path of Wilson Creek cuts through the terrain, providing a subtle contrast to the flat, open intensity of the prairie. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of Brewery Hill occasionally emerges against the twilight, a solitary rise that anchors the view for those accustomed to the absolute flatness of the plains.

Bellwood grew from the aspirations of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this deep, dark soil, establishing a legacy that remains rooted in the rhythm of planting and harvest. The local economy persists as a reflection of this land, centered on the labor of those who tend the fields and manage the flow of commodities essential to the region. While life here moves with a measured, deliberate pace, the influence of the past remains visible in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that defines the streetscape. Residents seeking the solace of the outdoors often look toward Centennial Park for a reprieve from the labors of the season, finding a quiet beauty in the grasses and the open air that characterizes the heart of the state.

About This Bellwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellwood, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.34279, -97.238373. 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 Bellwood includes the ZIP code (68624), telephone area code (402), county seat of Butler County (David City), and school district assignment (David City 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.