Martell Nebraska Map

About Martell, Nebraska

Martell is a locality in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 133. The population density is 65.0 people per km². Martell is located at 40.6375°N, 96.7586°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68404.

Martell lies under a vast, ever-shifting Nebraska sky, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 12.2 miles south-south-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 203°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west of Hickman. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, rolling plains that rise and fall like the slow breath of a sleeping giant, the earth a deep, rich loam that promises fertility. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to horizons softened by the hazy distance, their green and gold a vibrant counterpoint to the pale blue expanse above. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, rustles through the tall grasses that fringe the agricultural expanses, hinting at the wilder, untamed spaces that still persist. The air itself often feels clean and sharp, especially in the early mornings when a cool dampness clings to the landscape before surrendering to the sun's steady climb. The history of Martell is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring patterns of agriculture and the quiet persistence of its people. This is a place shaped by the plow, where generations have worked the soil that sustains them, its economy deeply rooted in the bounty of the land. The landscape tells a story of homesteaders and farmers, individuals who carved their livelihoods from the prairie, their efforts visible in the straight lines of fields and the sturdy simplicity of farmsteads. While no single grand attraction defines Martell, its character is found in the everyday rhythm of life, the unhurried pace that allows for neighborly conversation and a deep connection to the cycles of nature. The very essence of Martell is in this quiet dedication, a resilience born from the earth and the unwavering spirit of those who call it home.

About This Martell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Martell, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.637502, -96.758632. 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 Martell and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Martell includes the ZIP code (68404), telephone area code (402), county seat of Lancaster County (Lincoln), and school district assignment (Crete 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 Martell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.