Pierce Nebraska Map
Explore Pierce, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Pierce, Nebraska
| City | Pierce |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.19917 |
| Longitude | -97.526725 |
| Population | 1,845 |
| Density | 778.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 68767 |
| Area Code | 402 |
| County Seat | Pierce |
| School District | Pierce Public Schools |
About Pierce, Nebraska
Pierce is a locality in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,845. The population density is 778.5 people per km². Pierce is located at 42.1992°N, 97.5267°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pierce is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68767.Pierce occupies a quiet expanse of the Nebraska plains, where the open sky dictates the temperament of the land. It lies 13.1 miles north-northwest of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 335°T), and is situated 26.1 miles west of Wayne. Willow Creek carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters sustaining the lush, low-lying vegetation that separates the fields from the horizon. Pierce Lake mirrors the changing hues of the atmosphere, shifting from a pale, flat gray in the early morning to a deep, reflective indigo as the sun retreats. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and dry grass, a constant reminder of the vast, uninterrupted territory that stretches toward the edges of the state.
Generations of settlers established Pierce as a center for agriculture, building a foundation upon the fertile soil that remains the primary engine of the local economy today. The rhythmic cycle of planting and harvest defines the passage of time, while the nearby Willow Creek Trail offers a quiet space for those who seek the solitude of the prairie. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the Elkhorn Wildlife Management Area serves as a sanctuary for the native species that have long inhabited these plains. The character of the people reflects the endurance of the landscape, marked by a steady, pragmatic grace that persists regardless of the season.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Skyview Park (Local Park) — 11.3 mi, 160° S
- Yellowbanks Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.0 mi, 213° SW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 12.4 mi, 151° SE
- Verges Park Historical Marker (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 154° SE
- Ta Ha Zouka Park (Local Recreation) — 14.2 mi, 159° S
- Meadow Grove Museum (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 222° SW
- Oak Valley Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.1 mi, 195° S
- Klown Doll Museum (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 308° NW
- Winside Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 095° E
- Maskentine Lake Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 20.0 mi, 133° SE
- Madison County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 25.9 mi, 172° S
- Wayne County Museum (Museum) — 26.0 mi, 084° E
- Majestic Theatre (Cinema) — 26.1 mi, 085° E
- Memorial of White Buffalo Girl (Monument) — 26.2 mi, 259° W
- The Willow Bowl (Theatre) — 26.2 mi, 084° E
- Rice Auditorium (Theatre) — 26.3 mi, 083° E
- Hartington, Home of Two Nebraska Governors Historical Marker (Monument) — 31.9 mi, 024° NE
- Geology Overlook (Viewpoint) — 35.6 mi, 296° NW
- Ancient Tortoise (Public Artwork) — 35.6 mi, 296° NW
- Gateway Theater (Cinema) — 42.7 mi, 215° SW
- Lewis And Clark Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 45.4 mi, 358° N
- Niobrara State Park (State Park) — 45.5 mi, 324° NW
- Missouri National Recreational River (National Recreation Area) — 46.1 mi, 008° N · 870 acres
- Frost Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 46.2 mi, 039° NE
- Ponca State Park (State Park) — 49.1 mi, 056° NE
- Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 50.4 mi, 171° S
- Oscar Howe Gallery (Gallery) — 50.7 mi, 037° NE
- Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 59.4 mi, 054° NE
- The Block (Gallery) — 61.0 mi, 069° E
- Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 74.2 mi, 318° NW · 2,165 acres
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About This Pierce Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pierce, Nebraska. Coordinates: 42.19917, -97.526725. 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 Pierce includes the ZIP code (68767), telephone area code (402), county seat of Pierce County (Pierce), and school district assignment (Pierce Public Schools).
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 generated | August 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. |
