Clearwater Nebraska Map

About Clearwater, Nebraska

Clearwater is a locality in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 312. The population density is 361.8 people per km². Clearwater is located at 42.1700°N, 98.1884°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68726.

Clearwater rests in a landscape where the Nebraska prairie rolls with a quiet grandeur, a place where the horizon stretches wide under an immense sky. It lies 40.7 miles west-north-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 284°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-north-west of Neligh. Here, the land is not a dramatic declivity or a towering peak, but a subtle sculpting of earth, a gentle yielding that hints at the vastness beyond. The air itself seems to hold a certain clarity, a clean, dry breath that carries the scent of sun-baked grasses and the faint, sweet perfume of distant alfalfa fields. Even in the hushed moments of late afternoon, when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields, there is a profound stillness that settles over Clearwater, an invitation to pause and simply be. The story of Clearwater is one woven from the sturdy threads of agriculture and the enduring spirit of those who first tamed this fertile ground. For generations, the rich soil has yielded bountiful crops, supporting a local economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of corn and soybeans, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the dependable, if sometimes fierce, Nebraska weather. This agricultural heritage has shaped the character of Clearwater, fostering a sense of shared endeavor and a quiet resilience. While grand historical monuments may be absent, the very land holds its own history, a silent testament to the plows that turned it and the hands that have guided its growth, ensuring Clearwater remains a place of steady purpose and unassuming beauty.

About This Clearwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clearwater, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.170006, -98.188404. 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 Clearwater and Antelope County.

Detailed location data for Clearwater includes the ZIP code (68726), telephone area code (402), county seat of Antelope County (Neligh), and school district assignment (Summerland 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 Clearwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.