Ithaca Nebraska Map

About Ithaca, Nebraska

Ithaca is a locality in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 183. The population density is 194.9 people per km². Ithaca is located at 41.1628°N, 96.5397°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68033.

Ithaca, Nebraska, unfolds across a land of subtle, rolling contours, where the broad, sun-warmed fields of Saunders County stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the Great Plains. It lies 18.8 miles south of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 187°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-east of Wahoo. The sky here is a vast, ever-shifting canvas, its blues deepening to indigo at dusk, casting long, softened shadows across the cultivated earth. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, sweet scent of turned soil and burgeoning crops, a palpable reminder of the land's generous heart. The character of Ithaca is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, much like the slow drift of clouds across the immense sky. The history of Ithaca is written in the rich, dark soil that has sustained its people for generations, a testament to the enduring spirit of agriculture that forms the bedrock of its local economy. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define its identity, Ithaca thrives on the steady pulse of farming and the small businesses that serve its close-knit population. The landscape, shaped by the patient hand of time and the tireless efforts of its inhabitants, speaks of a deep connection to the land, a legacy passed down through families who have worked these fields. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance, the murmur of conversations at the local diner – these are the distinctive sounds that weave the narrative of everyday life in Ithaca, a place that finds its beauty in the simple, enduring rhythms of the prairie.

About This Ithaca Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ithaca, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.162779, -96.539742. 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 Ithaca and Saunders County.

Detailed location data for Ithaca includes the ZIP code (68033), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Saunders County (Wahoo), and school district assignment (Wahoo 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 Ithaca is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.