Chalco Nebraska Map
Explore Chalco, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Chalco, Nebraska
| City | Chalco |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Sarpy County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.181645 |
| Longitude | -96.135367 |
| Population | 11,064 |
| Density | 1516.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 68138 |
| Area Code | 402 |
| County Seat | Papillion |
| School District | Millard Public Schools |
About Chalco, Nebraska
Chalco is a locality in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 11,064. The population density is 1516.4 people per km². Chalco is located at 41.1816°N, 96.1354°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68138.Chalco occupies a quiet expanse of the Nebraska plains where the horizon defines the limits of the day. It lies 6.0 miles west-northwest of Papillion, NE (from Papillion, NE: bearing 290°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west of La Vista. The South Papillion Creek flows through this landscape, carving a subtle path through the earth that directs the local drainage toward the broader regional watershed. Residents often find themselves walking the Millard Highway Fifty Trail, a route that offers a steady vantage point over the surrounding fields. Only a mile away, the waters of Wehrspann Lake gather in a basin that reflects the shifting colors of the prairie sky. Within the local borders, Unknown Park offers a stretch of open ground that remains a constant presence for those who live nearby.
Chalco grew from the quiet expansion of the midwestern interior, evolving as the regional economy shifted from strictly agrarian roots toward a diversified suburban framework. The local rhythm remains tethered to the industrious spirit of the plains, where small businesses and services support the families moving into the region. Commerce here operates with a steady, pragmatic efficiency that mirrors the surrounding agricultural heritage of the state. While the landscape once favored the solitary labor of the plow, the modern economy of Chalco reflects a transition toward professional and service-oriented work. This transformation has maintained a sense of continuity, ensuring that the legacy of the land informs the present development of the infrastructure.
Cultural life in Chalco expresses itself through the shared observation of the seasons and the quiet pride of a community rooted in the middle of the continent. While the area does not claim singular, world-famous figures, the people maintain a strong identity built upon neighborly connection and the consistent rhythms of the school year. The local environment encourages a focus on the immediate surroundings, where the clarity of the evening light provides a sense of stillness at the end of a long day. Residents gather for local events that celebrate the specific character of their patch of prairie, reinforcing a sense of belonging that transcends individual interests. Life in Chalco remains defined by this balance between the expansive, open sky and the daily routines that anchor the residents to their homes.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Wehrspann Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 229° SW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 267° W
- Wehrspann Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 223° SW
- Alamo Drafthouse (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 099° E
- Prairie Queen Recreation Area (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 151° SE
- Millard Oaks Entrance (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 296° NW
- Discovery Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 027° NE
- Andersen Park (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 018° N
- Waterfowl Observation (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 211° SW
- Railroad Spikes (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 020° N
- Site of the Old Hanging Tree (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 306° NW
- Millard West School Entrance (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 294° NW
- Westwood Cinema 8 (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 022° N
- Nebraska Jewish Historical Society: Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 010° N
- Meyers Stamp Center (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 004° N
- CHI Health Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 335° NW
- AMC Westroads 14 (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 030° NE
- Springfield Artworks (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 179° S
- West Omaha Rock (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 351° N
- 402 Art Collective (Arts Centre) — 9.8 mi, 043° NE
- Landlock Gallery (Gallery) — 9.9 mi, 058° NE
- El Museo Latino (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 078° E
- Sokol South Omaha Czechoslovak Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 082° E
- Incommon (Arts Centre) — 10.3 mi, 065° NE
- Lake Manawa State Park (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 087° E
- Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.8 mi, 025° NE · 7,936 acres
- Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.6 mi, 016° N · 16k acres
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About This Chalco Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chalco, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.181645, -96.135367. 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 Chalco includes the ZIP code (68138), telephone area code (402), county seat of Sarpy County (Papillion), and school district assignment (Millard 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. |
