Ericson Nebraska Map

About Ericson, Nebraska

Ericson is a locality in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 157. The population density is 85.6 people per km². Ericson is located at 41.7800°N, 98.6773°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68637.

Ericson lies where the land begins its slow, patient swell toward the Sandhills, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon a constant, gentle invitation. It lies 61.6 miles north-north-west of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 344°T), and is situated 17.7 miles north-east of Ord. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of rolling prairie, punctuated by the occasional, soft embrace of cottonwoods and a scattering of hardy grasses that catch the wind like a whisper. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom defiantly in the open spaces. Even the buildings of Ericson seem to settle into the landscape, their modest forms mirroring the unpretentious grandeur of the surrounding plains, their windows reflecting the endless blue of the Nebraska sky. The history of Ericson is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of farming and ranching families who have worked this soil for generations. This is a place where the local economy is still deeply tied to the cycles of the land, where the rustle of corn stalks and the lowing of cattle are the prevailing sounds of commerce. The Loup River, a ribbon of silver threading through the broader landscape, has long been a lifeblood, shaping the very character of the region and offering a cool respite during the long, hot summers. While Ericson may not boast bustling avenues or famous institutions, its distinction lies in its enduring spirit, a quiet resilience that has seen it weather the ebb and flow of agricultural fortunes, a testament to the enduring strength of those who call this open country home.

About This Ericson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ericson, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.780009, -98.677303. 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 Ericson and Wheeler County.

Detailed location data for Ericson includes the ZIP code (68637), telephone area code (402), county seat of Wheeler County (Bartlett), and school district assignment (Wheeler Central 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 Ericson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.