Roca Nebraska Map

About Roca, Nebraska

Roca is a locality in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 242. The population density is 228.6 people per km². Roca is located at 40.6575°N, 96.6581°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68430.

Roca, Nebraska, unfolds beneath a sky that seems to possess an uncommon depth, a vast canvas of cerulean and pearl that stretches to horizons softened by the prairie's gentle swell. It lies 9.9 miles south of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 177°T), and is situated 3.0 miles north-north-west of Hickman. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a tapestry of cultivated fields and native grasses that ripple like a sleeping sea under the persistent Nebraska sun. Drainage ditches, precise and purposeful, trace silver veins across the landscape, guiding the infrequent but potent rains toward the larger flows that nourish this fertile ground. The air, particularly as the day begins its slow descent, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening corn, a perfume that clings to the senses with a quiet persistence. The history of Roca is intimately bound to the agricultural pulse of Lancaster County, a story etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring legacy of its farms and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, the economy here has been intrinsically tied to the bounty of the soil, a rhythm dictated by planting and harvest, by the changing seasons and the unpredictable temperament of the weather. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define its immediate character, Roca possesses a distinct identity, one forged in the shared experience of rural life and the enduring spirit of a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly connection. The open roads, often bordered by the tall, whispering stalks of corn, invite a contemplative journey, a chance to absorb the unvarnished beauty of the Great Plains.

About This Roca Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roca, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.657501, -96.658073. 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 Roca and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Roca includes the ZIP code (68430), telephone area code (402), county seat of Lancaster County (Lincoln), and school district assignment (Norris School District 160). 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 Roca is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.