Crete Nebraska Map

About Crete, Nebraska

Crete is a locality in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,527. The population density is 724.8 people per km². Crete is located at 40.6278°N, 96.9614°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68333.

Crete, Nebraska, unfolds across a landscape where the earth breathes in wide, sweeping breaths, a testament to the vastness of the prairie. It lies 19.5 miles south-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 232°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Dorchester. Rolling plains, softened by the haze of distance, undulate towards a horizon that seems to stretch into eternity, painted with the muted greens of ripening corn and the golden whispers of wheat. The Saline River, a silver thread, meanders through this expanse, its banks fringed with cottonwoods that rustle secrets in the gentle breeze, their leaves catching the light like a thousand tiny mirrors. The sky above is a boundless canvas, transitioning from the pale, washed-out blues of midday to the fiery oranges and bruised purples of dusk, casting long shadows that deepen the character of the land. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of wildflowers, a sensory embrace that speaks of open spaces and a quiet, unhurried existence. The story of Crete is written in the rich soil that has sustained its people for generations, a legacy rooted in the agricultural bounty of the Great Plains. Founded by settlers drawn to the fertile land and the promise of a new beginning, Crete has long been a hub for farming and the industries that support it, its economy humming with the steady rhythm of planting and harvest. The presence of Doane University adds a vibrant intellectual pulse to the community, its students and faculty contributing to the town's dynamic, yet grounded, character. The Saline River, more than just a geographical feature, has been a vital artery, shaping the settlement patterns and providing a source of life and sustenance. Crete carries the quiet dignity of a place that knows its roots, a community where the echoes of its past are woven into the fabric of its present, evident in the enduring spirit of its people and the enduring beauty of the land they call home.

About This Crete Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crete, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.627782, -96.961417. 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 Crete and Saline County.

Detailed location data for Crete includes the ZIP code (69023), telephone area code (308, 402), county seat of Saline County (Wilber), and school district assignment (Crete 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 Crete is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.