Odell Nebraska Map

About Odell, Nebraska

Odell is a locality in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 211. The population density is 206.0 people per km². Odell is located at 40.0500°N, 96.8034°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68415.

Odell rests in a broad, welcoming embrace of the Nebraska prairie, where the land stretches with a quiet, determined grace. It lies 52.3 miles south of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 188°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Wymore. The sky here is a constant companion, a vast canvas that shifts from the pale, washed-out blues of morning to the fiery oranges and purples of sundown, casting long shadows across the gently rolling terrain. Fields of corn and soybeans unfurl in orderly rectangles, their verdant or golden hues painting a patchwork quilt that speaks of the soil's deep generosity. A faint scent of freshly turned earth often hangs in the air, mingling with the sweet, dry perfume of prairie grasses that rustle with secrets only the wind understands. The houses, often modest and well-kept, seem to hunker down against the wide-open spaces, their porches ready to welcome visitors who arrive with the slow, steady rhythm of country roads. The history of Odell is deeply rooted in the agricultural spirit that has long defined this corner of Gage County. Founded by settlers drawn to the fertile land, the town grew steadily, its economy built on the dependable bounty of the earth, a tradition that continues today with a strong focus on farming and related industries. The grain elevator, a familiar landmark against the horizon, stands as a silent sentinel to the town's enduring connection to the harvest. While grand monuments are few, the character of Odell is etched in the quiet resilience of its people and the enduring beauty of its landscape, a place where the passing of seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, and the simple act of watching the sun dip below the prairie edge offers a profound sense of peace.

About This Odell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Odell, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.050003, -96.803359. 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 Odell and Gage County.

Detailed location data for Odell includes the ZIP code (68415), telephone area code (402), county seat of Gage County (Beatrice), and school district assignment (Diller-Odell 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 Odell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.