Fontanelle Nebraska Map

About Fontanelle, Nebraska

Fontanelle is a locality in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 60. The population density is 66.9 people per km². Fontanelle is located at 41.5386°N, 96.4281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68044.

Fontanelle rests in a broad, fertile valley carved by slow-moving streams, where the land rolls gently under an immense Nebraska sky. It lies 8.1 miles north-north-east of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Arlington. The fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer or sharpened by the crisp air of autumn. Here, life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the turning of the earth, with sturdy farmhouses dotting the landscape like weathered sentinels. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of ripening corn, damp soil, and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that cling to the roadside ditches. Evenings often bring a hushed stillness, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the murmur of wind through the tall grasses, painting the sky with hues of rose and lavender. The history of Fontanelle is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding prairie, a story of settlers who sought to tame this rich earth for sustenance and prosperity. Early pioneers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the whisper of opportunity, laid the foundations for a community that would thrive on the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. The local economy still pulses with the steady beat of farming, where tractors are as common as cars and the grain elevators stand as proud markers of collective effort. Though the days of its frontier past may have faded, the spirit of resilience and self-reliance remains, a quiet undercurrent in the daily lives of Fontanelle's residents. The nearby Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge offers a glimpse into the wilder beauty of the region, a haven for migratory birds and a testament to the enduring natural heritage that cradles this enduring corner of Washington County.

About This Fontanelle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fontanelle, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.538608, -96.428079. 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 Fontanelle and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Fontanelle includes the ZIP code (68044), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Washington County (Blair), and school district assignment (Arlington 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 Fontanelle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.