Denton Nebraska Map

About Denton, Nebraska

Denton is a locality in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 145. The population density is 301.8 people per km². Denton is located at 40.7378°N, 96.8445°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68339.

Denton breathes the quietude of the prairie, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with an almost palpable presence. It lies 10.2 miles west-south-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 245°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Crete. The land around Denton is a study in subtle gradients, rolling plains that hint at the underlying geological story of the Great Plains. Here, the soil is a deep, fertile brown, a rich promise that’s been cultivated for generations, supporting a life that moves with the seasons. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants long and golden, painting the fields in hues of amber and ochre, a gentle, fleeting beauty that settles over the landscape like a sigh. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a perfume unique to this agricultural heartland. The history of Denton is tied to the sturdy, practical spirit of those who first settled this land, drawn by its potential for agriculture. The local economy, still deeply rooted in farming, sees fields of corn and soybeans dominate the visual landscape, their green stalks reaching towards the summer sun. This agricultural backbone has shaped the character of Denton, fostering a sense of community built on shared labor and the bounty of the earth. While Denton may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in its unassuming resilience and the quiet dignity of its people, who have weathered storms and droughts, continuing the legacy of those who first tilled this Nebraska soil. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the planting and the harvest, a steady, dependable pulse that resonates through the quiet streets.

About This Denton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Denton, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.737781, -96.844468. 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 Denton and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Denton includes the ZIP code (68339), telephone area code (402), county seat of Lancaster County (Lincoln), 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 Denton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.