Fort Calhoun Nebraska Map

About Fort Calhoun, Nebraska

Fort Calhoun is a locality in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,173. The population density is 694.6 people per km². Fort Calhoun is located at 41.4558°N, 96.0264°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68023.

Fort Calhoun lies where the broad Missouri River, a restless artery of the plains, bends its course, shaping the land with a patient, enduring hand. It lies 14.4 miles north-north-west of Omaha, NE (from Omaha, NE: bearing 341°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-east of Blair. The terrain here is a gentle rolling prairie, a canvas of cultivated fields that stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of cottonwood and elm that offer fleeting shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the distant, mineral tang of the river itself. The sky above Fort Calhoun is a vast expanse, often a brilliant, washed-out blue in summer, or a bruised, dramatic grey before a prairie storm. The story of Fort Calhoun is intrinsically linked to the mighty Missouri, a waterway that has dictated the fortunes and the very existence of settlements along its banks. This area was once a strategic point, a place where travelers and traders navigated the currents, and the echoes of that history are subtly present in the character of the place. The economy here remains anchored to the land, with agriculture a constant, quiet hum beneath the surface of daily life. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the work, and the harvest is a shared endeavor, a tradition passed down through generations. The distinctive character of Fort Calhoun is one of quiet resilience, a place that understands the power of the river and the sky, and finds its strength in the enduring embrace of the prairie.

About This Fort Calhoun Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.455828, -96.026402. 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 Fort Calhoun and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Fort Calhoun includes the ZIP code (68023), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Washington County (Blair), and school district assignment (Fort Calhoun Community 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 Fort Calhoun is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.