Orchard Nebraska Map

About Orchard, Nebraska

Orchard is a locality in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 410. The population density is 338.4 people per km². Orchard is located at 42.3356°N, 98.2429°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68764.

Orchard rests upon a land that breathes the wide, open sky, a place where the earth rises and falls in patient, rounded swells. It lies 47.3 miles west-north-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 297°T), and is situated 18.0 miles north-west of Neligh. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a soft topography that speaks of ancient forces that shaped the Nebraska plains. Fields of gold and green stretch to horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the afternoon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of wind-scoured trees that stand sentinel against the vastness. The air itself carries a particular clarity, a crispness that sharpens the senses and invites the eye to wander, to trace the slow arc of a hawk or the distant shimmer of heat rising from the summer-baked soil. Life in Orchard moves with a quiet deliberation, a rhythm dictated by the sun’s passage and the turning of the seasons, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday existence. The story of Orchard is one of resilience and a deep connection to the land, a narrative etched into the very character of this place. Its foundations were laid by those who sought to cultivate this prairie soil, an endeavor that has shaped the local economy around the enduring strength of agriculture. The grain elevators, like silent sentinels, stand as a testament to the bounty of the fields, their towering presence a constant reminder of the work that sustains this community. Though the precise details of its founding might be lost to the mists of time, the spirit of perseverance remains, a current that flows through the lives of its residents. Here, the past is not a forgotten relic but a living presence, woven into the fabric of daily life, influencing the quiet pride and deep-rooted traditions that define Orchard.

About This Orchard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orchard, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.33556, -98.242852. 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 Orchard and Antelope County.

Detailed location data for Orchard includes the ZIP code (68764), telephone area code (402), county seat of Antelope County (Neligh), and school district assignment (Summerland 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 Orchard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.