Jackson Nebraska Map

About Jackson, Nebraska

Jackson is a locality in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 207. The population density is 177.6 people per km². Jackson is located at 42.4486°N, 96.5648°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jackson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68743.

Jackson rises from the Nebraska plains where the modest, steady pulse of Elk Creek defines the local topography. It lies 7.9 miles west-southwest of South Sioux City, NE (from South Sioux City, NE: bearing 257°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-southwest of Sioux City. This landscape is a vast expanse of open horizon, where the light at dusk stretches across the prairie grasses to cast long, thin shadows against the earth. To the west, the distant profile of Mount Lucia breaks the flat line of the sky, serving as a silent anchor for the expansive view. Residents often find their way to the quiet paths of the Adams Nature Area, where the flora reflects the resilience of the plains, or travel a few miles to the Rivers Edge Gateway 2000 Trail for a clearer vantage of the surrounding terrain. Even the air feels distinct here, carrying a crisp, dry clarity that sharpens the edges of the fields and makes the transition from afternoon to evening feel deliberate and profound.

Jackson maintains a quiet economy rooted in the agricultural traditions that have long shaped this part of the state. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the turning of the seasons and the demands of the soil, ensuring that the local industry remains closely tied to the land. Beyond the immediate fields, the proximity of Horseshoe Lake provides a necessary counterpoint to the dry, terrestrial character of the region. Historical markers and the enduring architecture of the older buildings suggest a past built on endurance and the steady work of early settlers who recognized the potential in these fertile stretches. Throughout the year, the atmosphere remains steady and unpretentious, defined by a sense of place that values the slow accumulation of time over the frantic pace of larger hubs.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, Nebraska. Coordinates: 42.448607, -96.564756. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (68743), telephone area code (402), county seat of Dakota County (Dakota City), and school district assignment (Ponca Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.