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Papillion Nebraska Map

Explore Papillion, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Papillion, Nebraska

How to Use This Papillion, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Papillion, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Papillion.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityPapillion
StateNebraska (NE)
CountySarpy County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude41.143376
Longitude-96.07809
Population24,159
Density808.6 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes68046, 68133
Area Code402, 531
County SeatPapillion
School DistrictPapillion-La Vista Community Schools

About Papillion, Nebraska

Papillion is a locality in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 24,159. The population density is 808.6 people per km². Papillion is located at 41.1434°N, 96.0781°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Papillion is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 68046, 68133.

Papillion marks the horizon with a quiet, persistent grace that speaks to the endurance of the Nebraska plains. It lies 2.1 miles south-southwest of La Vista, NE (from La Vista, NE: bearing 196°T), and is situated 9.0 miles southwest of Omaha. The Papillion Creek winds through the landscape, acting as a steady pulse that defines the low-lying terrain and shapes the movement of the local air. Residents often gather at City Park to observe the way the light catches the tallgrass as the sun begins its slow descent. Those who seek movement find their pace along the Halleck Park Trail, where the earth feels firm and deeply rooted underfoot. Walnut Creek Lake offers a still, reflective surface that mirrors the expansive sky, providing a necessary calm amidst the shifting colors of the changing seasons.

Papillion established its identity through the steady arrival of settlers who recognized the fertility of the surrounding soil and the utility of the nearby water. Agriculture formed the original foundation of the local economy, gradually giving way to a more diversified landscape of commerce and professional services. The town grew with a methodical patience, evolving from a frontier outpost into a center where the work of the day is performed with diligent care. Industry here remains grounded in the practical realities of the region, favoring stability and long-term growth over the volatility of rapid expansion. This focus ensures that the local economy functions as a reliable engine, supporting families who have built their lives in the shadow of the county-seat clock tower.

Papillion cultivates a cultural character defined by an unassuming hospitality and a commitment to the preservation of shared spaces. The community gathers for seasonal events that mark the passage of time, reinforcing the bonds between neighbors who value the quiet rhythm of their daily lives. While the region remains modest in its claims, it has produced individuals of note, such as the accomplished athlete Nick Bahe, whose career has carried the name of his home into the wider world of professional sports. Landmarks like the historic downtown area serve as physical reminders of the past, anchoring the contemporary life of the residents to the legacy of those who arrived before them. The atmosphere remains one of measured contentment, where the vastness of the sky serves as a constant, silent partner to the activities below.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Walnut Creek Recreation Area (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 091° E
  • Prairie Queen Recreation Area (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 295° NW
  • Papillion Boy Scouts' Cabin (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 066° NE
  • Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 075° E
  • Alamo Drafthouse (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 322° NW
  • Johnny Goodman Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 006° N
  • Wehrspann Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 294° NW
  • Wehrspann Lake (Recreation Area) — 4.0 mi, 291° W
  • Waterfowl Observation (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 284° W
  • Pirate Stage (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 082° E
  • Railroad Spikes (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 333° NW
  • Springfield Artworks (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 214° SW
  • Springfield Community Hall historical marker (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 215° SW
  • Summit (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 093° E
  • Westwood Cinema 8 (Cinema) — 6.3 mi, 346° N
  • Woodland Fairy Tea Party (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 115° SE
  • Nebraska Jewish Historical Society: Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 345° N
  • Sokol South Omaha Czechoslovak Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 061° NE
  • El Museo Latino (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 055° NE
  • Meyers Stamp Center (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 343° N
  • Tom's Treehouse (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 073° E
  • Nebraska Constitution Tree (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 072° E
  • Incommon (Arts Centre) — 9.5 mi, 042° NE
  • Louisville State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.0 mi, 205° SW
  • Gifford Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 077° E
  • Lake Manawa State Park (State Park) — 11.1 mi, 073° E
  • Platte River State Park (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 210° SW
  • Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.7 mi, 020° N · 7,936 acres
  • Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.6 mi, 008° N · 16k acres

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About This Papillion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Papillion, Nebraska. Coordinates: 41.143376, -96.07809. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Papillion includes the ZIP code (68046, 68133), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Sarpy County (Papillion), and school district assignment (Papillion-La Vista Community Schools).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.