Staplehurst Nebraska Map

About Staplehurst, Nebraska

Staplehurst is a locality in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 322. The population density is 164.4 people per km². Staplehurst is located at 40.9750°N, 97.1725°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68439.

Staplehurst sprawls across the Nebraska prairie, a quiet scattering of homes and businesses beneath an immense sky. It lies 29.0 miles west-north-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 295°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-west of Seward. The land rolls gently, a subtle topography of fertile soil that has been shaped by wind and water for millennia, giving way to the wide, arcing horizon. Here, the light at the end of a summer day has a peculiar, almost buttery quality, bathing the fields of corn and soybeans in a warm, golden embrace. The air itself feels clean and expansive, carrying the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant alfalfa. Even the smallest cloud drift across this vast canvas seems to hold an epic significance, a fleeting brushstroke against the endless blue. The history of Staplehurst is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Seward County, a story of resilient families who coaxed life from this rich, dark soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and opportunity, established a community built on hard work and neighborly support, their endeavors forming the bedrock of the local economy. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the tempo of life, with the grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to this enduring cycle. While not a place of grand monuments, Staplehurst holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the persistent spirit of those who have called it home, their lives a subtle thread woven into the broader narrative of the American heartland.

About This Staplehurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Staplehurst, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.97501, -97.172538. 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 Staplehurst and Seward County.

Detailed location data for Staplehurst includes the ZIP code (68439), telephone area code (402), county seat of Seward County (Seward), and school district assignment (Seward 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 Staplehurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.