Maskell Nebraska Map
Maskell, Nebraska — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Maskell, Dixon County.
Interactive Map of Maskell, Nebraska
| City | Maskell |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Dixon |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.689998 |
| Longitude | -96.982545 |
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 55.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Maskell, Nebraska
Maskell is a locality in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 76. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Maskell is located at 42.6900°N, 96.9825°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68757.
Maskell rests in a broad, sweeping bend of the Elkhorn River, where the land gently swells and recedes like a sleeping giant. It lies 32.4 miles west-north-west of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Vermillion. The fields here, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards horizons that seem to invite contemplation. Mature cottonwoods, their leaves a vibrant shimmer against the boundless blue of the Nebraska sky, line the riverbanks, their roots grasping deep into the rich, alluvial soil. The air itself carries a certain weight, a scent of damp earth and ripening grain, especially potent in the quiet hours of late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, softened shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain. The character of Maskell is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life. The history of Maskell is tied to the fertile crescent of the Elkhorn, a place where pioneers found a welcoming soil for their aspirations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established farms that have sustained families for generations, a tradition that continues to define the local economy. While the days of the railroad depot are long past, the spirit of connection remains, a quiet hum of activity centered around the harvest and the needs of the land. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Maskell, only the honest presence of working farms, the enduring strength of community, and the ever-present, gentle murmur of the river, a constant, life-giving presence.
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About This Maskell Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Maskell, Nebraska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Maskell and Dixon County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Maskell is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Maskell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
