Howells Nebraska Map

About Howells, Nebraska

Howells is a locality in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 517. The population density is 403.2 people per km². Howells is located at 41.7250°N, 97.0028°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68641.

Howells, Nebraska, breathes with the expansive quietude of the prairie, a place where the land unfurls in broad, sun-drenched strokes. It lies 29.9 miles south-east of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 134°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east of Clarkson. The horizon here is a constant, unwavering line, broken only by the patient rise of windbreaks and the occasional cluster of farm buildings that dot the landscape like weathered stones. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to meet the immense sky, their vibrant greens and golds shifting subtly with the passing hours, mirroring the slow, deliberate pulse of the day. The air, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of ripening grain, a fragrance that clings to everything, whispering of seasons past and yet to come. The story of Howells is inextricably linked to the fertile soil that cradles it, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who coaxed life from this prairie earth. Originally settled by Czech immigrants, the echoes of their heritage can still be felt in the enduring traditions and the quiet pride of its residents. The local economy remains deeply rooted in agriculture, with the bounty of the surrounding farms forming the bedrock of its prosperity. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling thoroughfares, Howells possesses a distinctive character, a gentle resilience that is as much a part of its landscape as the endless sky above.

About This Howells Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howells, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.725006, -97.002813. 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 Howells and Colfax County.

Detailed location data for Howells includes the ZIP code (68641), telephone area code (402), county seat of Colfax County (Schuyler), and school district assignment (Howells-Dodge Consolidated 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 Howells is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.