Syracuse Nebraska Map

About Syracuse, Nebraska

Syracuse is a locality in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,941. The population density is 586.9 people per km². Syracuse is located at 40.6572°N, 96.1864°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Syracuse is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68446.

Syracuse emerges from the expansive Nebraska plains as a quiet convergence of agrarian industry and the persistent, low-slung horizon. It lies 27.0 miles east-southeast of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 111°T), and is situated 17.2 miles west of Nebraska City. The landscape here is defined by a slow, rhythmic transition of topsoil and crop, where the Little Nemaha River traces a thin, verdant line through the earth just a mile from the center of town. Sunlight catches the dust of the fields at dusk, turning the sky a deep, bruised violet that seems to press down upon the Ziegler Creek Reservoir Z-16, settling the water into a glassy stillness. The air carries the scent of dry earth and ripening grain, a constant reminder of the vast, open space that dictates the pace of existence in this corner of the state.

Syracuse maintains an economy built upon the steady cycles of harvest and the commerce of the surrounding countryside, serving as a hub for those who work the deep, dark soil of the region. The history of the area is written in the persistence of its families and the modest, sturdy architecture that anchors the streets against the frequent, scouring winds. Residents often find their way seven miles out to the Wilson Creek Wildlife Management Area to observe the native grasses and the quiet migration of birds, a practice that reflects a local inclination toward the land’s original, unburdened character. Life in Syracuse moves with the deliberate weight of the seasons, honoring a heritage of resilience that remains as palpable as the heavy, fertile ground beneath the boots of its people.

About This Syracuse Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Syracuse, Nebraska. Coordinates: 40.657224, -96.186398. 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 Syracuse includes the ZIP code (68446), telephone area code (402), county seat of Otoe County (Nebraska City), and school district assignment (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca 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.