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 187. The population density is 238.5 people per km². Raymond is located at 40.9569°N, 96.7828°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68428.

Raymond unfolds across the Nebraska plains, a quiet settlement where the sky feels vast and the land stretches toward an unseen horizon. It lies 12.4 miles north-north-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 331°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-west of Ceresco. Fields of corn and soybeans, their greens and golds blending under the wide-open sky, ripple like a gentle sea with every breeze, interrupted only by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees that stand sentinel along the shallow draws. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mingling of sun-baked soil and ripening crops, and the light itself seems to thicken, casting long, benevolent shadows that soften the sharp edges of the landscape. The roads, mostly gravel and well-worn, lead out in straight lines, disappearing into the shimmering heat haze of summer or becoming indistinct ribbons under a winter sky, a testament to the grid-like order imposed upon this open country. The history of Raymond is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring cycles of agriculture that have shaped its very character. For generations, the fertile soil of Lancaster County has been the lifeblood of this region, supporting families who have worked the land, their lives tied to the planting and harvesting seasons. The local economy, though modest, remains deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty, with grain elevators standing as silent witnesses to the ceaseless flow of produce. While Raymond may not boast bustling industries or famous landmarks, its distinction lies in its unpretentious resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons, and where the quiet hum of everyday existence is the most notable sound.

About This Raymond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raymond, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.956948, -96.782795. 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 Raymond and Lancaster County.

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). 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 Raymond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.