Gretna Nebraska Map

About Gretna, Nebraska

Gretna is a locality in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,193. The population density is 506.4 people per km². Gretna is located at 41.1408°N, 96.2397°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68028.

Gretna unfolds across a landscape shaped by the broad, sweeping gestures of the plains, its horizons vast and often brushed with the soft, diffused light of the American Midwest. It lies 10.3 miles west of Papillion, NE (from Papillion, NE: bearing 265°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-south-west of Chalco. The land here is a study in subtle contours, rolling gently towards the distant shimmer of the Platte River. Cottonwood trees, their leaves like pale coins, punctuate the fields, their rustling a constant, quiet commentary on the breeze. In the evenings, especially as summer deepens, the air carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn and the fainter, metallic tang of the nearby river. The character of Gretna is one of quiet resilience, a community that has long understood the rhythms of the seasons and the land. The history of Gretna is intertwined with the fertile lands that surround it, its economy historically anchored in agriculture, with families cultivating the rich soil for generations. The presence of the Platte River, a powerful artery of the continent, has always been a defining feature, influencing settlement and commerce. Though its origins are rooted in the agrarian past, Gretna has seen growth, with newer developments reflecting a shift towards a more diversified economy that now includes a strong presence in logistics and distribution, capitalizing on its strategic position. The town itself retains a sense of place, a community that honors its agricultural heritage while embracing the opportunities of the present, a subtle blend of the old and the new visible in its quiet streets and the open skies above.

About This Gretna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gretna, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.140832, -96.239742. 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 Gretna and Sarpy County.

Detailed location data for Gretna includes the ZIP code (68028), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Sarpy County (Papillion), and school district assignment (Gretna 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 Gretna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.