Bennington Nebraska Map

About Bennington, Nebraska

Bennington is a locality in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,366. The population density is 1039.9 people per km². Bennington is located at 41.3647°N, 96.1578°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68007.

Bennington rests on the eastern Nebraska plains, a landscape that unfolds in broad strokes of fertile earth and sky. It lies 13.6 miles west-north-west of Omaha, NE (from Omaha, NE: bearing 303°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-west of Fort Calhoun. Here, the land breathes with a quiet resilience, its rolling contours sculpted by ancient glaciers and the persistent artistry of wind and water. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that seem to bend with the curvature of the earth, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passage of the sun. Dusk often settles with a remarkable clarity, painting the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, a soft benediction upon the quietude of the countryside. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the earth's generosity. The story of Bennington is one of agricultural roots and steady growth, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who tilled this soil. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with generations of families building their lives around the planting and harvesting cycles. While the echoes of its past are present in the weathered barns and the enduring rhythm of rural life, Bennington has also embraced the quiet hum of modern progress. Its distinctive character lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the unassuming dignity of its people and the steadfast connection they maintain to the land that sustains them.

About This Bennington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bennington, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.364719, -96.157797. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bennington and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Bennington includes the ZIP code (68007), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Douglas County (Omaha), and school district assignment (Bennington Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bennington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.