Prague Nebraska Map

About Prague, Nebraska

Prague is a locality in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 310. The population density is 249.6 people per km². Prague is located at 41.3103°N, 96.8084°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68050.

Prague, Nebraska, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the vast, open skies of Saunders County stretch out like an endless canvas. It lies 18.2 miles west-south-west of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 242°T), and is situated 16.1 miles south-east of Schuyler. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a soft undulation that invites the eye to wander across fields of corn and soybeans, their green and gold hues shifting with the passing sun. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent of drying grasses and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil, a testament to the prairie’s enduring breath. A quiet stillness often settles over Prague, broken only by the distant hum of machinery or the cheerful chatter of birds, creating a sense of peaceful seclusion. The history of Prague is rooted in the enduring spirit of its early settlers, many of whom were of Czech descent, seeking a new life on this fertile ground. The local economy has long been tied to agriculture, with generations of families working the rich Nebraska soil to cultivate crops that have sustained both the community and the wider region. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling attractions, Prague possesses a distinct character, a quiet resilience forged through hard work and a deep connection to the land. The local post office, a simple brick structure, serves as a quiet hub, a place where news is exchanged and the day’s small victories are shared, embodying the unpretentious heart of this Nebraska locality.

About This Prague Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prague, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.310284, -96.808363. 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 Prague and Saunders County.

Detailed location data for Prague includes the ZIP code (68050), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Saunders County (Wahoo), and school district assignment (East Butler 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 Prague is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.