Hickman Nebraska Map

About Hickman, Nebraska

Hickman is a locality in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,004. The population density is 990.4 people per km². Hickman is located at 40.6200°N, 96.6292°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68372.

Hickman unfolds across a gentle swell of prairie land, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky holds dominion. It lies 12.6 miles south of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 171°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west-south-west of Bennet. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a vast, open canvas brushed with the muted greens and golds of agricultural fields. In the summer, the air hums with the industrious buzz of insects and the distant drone of tractors, a constant, quiet symphony to the land's bounty. During the late afternoon, the sun casts long, honeyed shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a profound sense of peace. The scattered trees, often cottonwoods or elms, stand sentinel along the fencelines, their leaves a vibrant emerald against the endless blue. This settlement, Hickman, carries the quiet legacy of those who first sought to cultivate this rich soil. Its economy has long been tethered to the land, with generations of families tending to the crops that define the surrounding countryside. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life here, from the hopeful green shoots of spring to the golden abundance of harvest. While not a place of grand monuments, Hickman possesses a distinct character, a grounded resilience evident in its well-kept homes and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors. The local grain elevator, a stoic silhouette against the prairie sky, serves as a silent testament to the enduring spirit of agriculture that shaped and continues to sustain Hickman.

About This Hickman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hickman, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.620001, -96.629184. 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 Hickman and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Hickman includes the ZIP code (68372), telephone area code (402), county seat of Lancaster County (Lincoln), and school district assignment (Norris School District 160). 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 Hickman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.