Raymond Nebraska Map

About Raymond, Nebraska

Raymond is a locality in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 159. The population density is 468.6 people per km². Raymond is located at 40.9569°N, 96.7828°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Raymond is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68428.

Raymond emerges from the vast, open expanse of the Nebraska plains as a quiet intersection of earth and sky where the horizon acts as the primary authority of the landscape. It lies 12.4 miles north-northwest of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 331°T), and is situated 16.9 miles east-northeast of Seward. North Oak Creek traces a winding, deliberate path through the surrounding fields, its banks providing a subtle riparian vein that feeds the lush, deep-rooted tallgrass and shortgrass prairie. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, stripping the shadows from the earth until the texture of the soil and the stalks of grain glow with a burnished, copper intensity. Only two miles distant, the still waters of Moessner Reservoir catch the waning sun, reflecting the immense, unbroken dome of the sky that presses down upon the land with a heavy, ancient silence.

Raymond carries the weight of a traditional agricultural heritage, defined by the slow, seasonal pulse of planting and harvest that dictates the local economy. The proximity to Branched Oak Recreation Area draws those who seek a brief respite in the open landscape, offering a connection to the natural world that remains largely unchanged by the passage of decades. While the Highlands Trail lies seven miles away, the immediate surroundings remain governed by the quietude of working farms and the steady, unadorned labor of the residents. There is a distinct, understated dignity in the way Raymond persists, holding its ground against the vastness of the plains while maintaining a rhythm that echoes the enduring, pioneer memory of the region.

About This Raymond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raymond, Nebraska. Coordinates: 40.956948, -96.782795. 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 Raymond includes the ZIP code (68428), telephone area code (402), county seat of Lancaster County (Lincoln), and school district assignment (Raymond Central 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.