Dwight Nebraska Map

About Dwight, Nebraska

Dwight is a locality in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 230. The population density is 137.7 people per km². Dwight is located at 41.0836°N, 97.0200°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68635.

Dwight lies on a broad, fertile expanse, where the Nebraska prairie stretches out under a sky that seems to hold an infinite blue. It lies 26.9 miles north-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 317°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Valparaiso. The land itself is a testament to patient cultivation, a quilt of agricultural fields that ripple with shades of green and gold depending on the season, punctuated by the darker, steadfast shapes of windbreaks. Roads, like fine threads, stitch the scattered farmsteads to the heart of Dwight, where modest homes and businesses speak of a settled, enduring presence. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and, in the hushed moments of dawn or dusk, a profound stillness that can feel almost tangible, a quiet hum beneath the surface of the day. The story of Dwight is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Butler County, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. For generations, the rich soil has yielded its harvest, supporting families and shaping the character of the settlement. While not a hub of industry, Dwight thrives on the steady pulse of farming, the planting and reaping that dictate the rhythm of life. The town itself, though small, possesses a certain resilience, a quiet determination born from its pioneer roots and a commitment to the land that sustains it. There are no grand monuments or bustling avenues, but rather a collection of familiar buildings that bear the marks of time and use, each contributing to the humble, enduring spirit of Dwight.

About This Dwight Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dwight, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.083621, -97.020029. 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 Dwight and Butler County.

Detailed location data for Dwight includes the ZIP code (68635), telephone area code (402), county seat of Butler County (David City), and school district assignment (East Butler 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 Dwight is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.