Farwell Nebraska Map

About Farwell, Nebraska

Farwell is a locality in Howard County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 78. The population density is 144.9 people per km². Farwell is located at 41.2156°N, 98.6281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68838.

Farwell rests within the broad, rolling prairie, a place where the horizon stretches with an almost palpable generosity. It lies 25.0 miles north-west of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 324°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of St. Paul. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle swelling and dipping that speaks of ancient waters and the patient sculpting of wind. In summer, the fields of corn and soybeans shimmer under a sun that feels both distant and intimately warm, their verdant rows creating a quilt of earthy greens and golds that extends to the edge of sight. Evenings often bring a quiet luminescence, a soft, diffused light that paints the sky in hues of rose and lavender, making the air itself seem to hold a hushed reverence for the closing day. The character of Farwell is one of quiet endurance, a place that has learned to draw strength from the vastness surrounding it, its buildings and roads seemingly etched into the very texture of the earth. The history of Farwell is a story told in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people, a narrative deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Howard County. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the cultivation of the land, the steady rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of life. The landscape itself is a testament to this agrarian heritage, the patchwork of cultivated fields a living map of human endeavor. While there are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions, the distinctive character of Farwell lies in its unpretentious authenticity, a place where neighborly bonds are as strong as the roots of the prairie grasses. The occasional grain elevator, its silhouette stark against the immense sky, stands as a silent sentinel to the town's enduring connection to the earth's offerings, a reminder of the simple, honest labor that has sustained this corner of Nebraska.

About This Farwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farwell, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.215568, -98.62813. 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 Farwell and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Farwell includes the ZIP code (68838), telephone area code (308), county seat of Howard County (St. Paul), and school district assignment (St. Paul 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 Farwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.