Emerald Nebraska Map

About Emerald, Nebraska

Emerald is a locality in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 6. The population density is 3.3 people per km². Emerald is located at 40.8139°N, 96.8350°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68528.

Emerald rests in the broad embrace of the Nebraska prairie, a landscape defined by its vast, unbroken horizons and the ceaseless whisper of wind through tall grasses. It lies 8.8 miles west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 276°T), and is situated 15.2 miles east-south-east of Seward. Here, the land rolls gently, a subtle topography that belies the immense sky stretching above, often painted in hues of bruised purple and fiery orange as the sun dips low. The air, even on a still day, carries a faint scent of sun-baked earth and distant, ripening corn. Life in Emerald moves with a quiet deliberation, a steady cadence dictated by the seasons and the turning of the earth rather than the frantic pulse of larger cities. The story of Emerald is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to the resilience of those who settled this fertile ground. Its roots are deeply entwined with agriculture, the rich soil yielding bountiful harvests of soybeans and corn, the lifeblood of the local economy. Generations have tilled these fields, their labor etched into the very character of the place. While no grand monuments punctuate the skyline, the modest, well-maintained homes and the stoic grain elevators that dot the periphery speak of a community built on hard work and shared purpose. The essence of Emerald lies not in ostentatious displays, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the steadfast beauty of the prairie they call home.

About This Emerald Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emerald, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.813892, -96.835022. 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 Emerald and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Emerald includes the ZIP code (68528), telephone area code (402), county seat of Lancaster County (Lincoln), and school district assignment (Lincoln 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 Emerald is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.