Linwood Nebraska Map

About Linwood, Nebraska

Linwood is a locality in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 80. The population density is 99.3 people per km². Linwood is located at 41.4122°N, 96.9314°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68036.

Linwood lies in a broad, sweeping prairie landscape where the land itself seems to exhale the immense Nebraska sky. It lies 22.5 miles west of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 266°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-south-east of Schuyler. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a vast expanse of gently rolling farmland punctuated by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees that offer a fleeting, verdant punctuation mark against the horizon. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a distillation of countless acres of ripening corn and soybeans, and the wind, when it stirs, whispers secrets across the endless fields. The character of Linwood is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the stark beauty of the open country shapes the lives of its inhabitants, imbuing them with a grounded resilience. The history of Linwood is etched in the agricultural rhythms that have defined this corner of Butler County for generations. Its economy is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil, a testament to the enduring legacy of farming that sustains its very existence. The land itself, shaped by the slow, deliberate work of farmers, tells a story of cultivation and sustenance, of crops nurtured under the vast, watchful eye of the sun. While no grand monuments dominate the landscape, the sturdy, unpretentious grain elevators stand as silent sentinels, symbols of the bounty harvested and the community's dependence on the cyclical generosity of the earth. The pace of life in Linwood is dictated by the seasons, a deliberate, unhurried flow that mirrors the steady growth of the crops that surround it.

About This Linwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linwood, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.41223, -96.931421. 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 Linwood and Butler County.

Detailed location data for Linwood includes the ZIP code (68036), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Butler County (David City), and school district assignment (Schuyler Community 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 Linwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.