Syracuse Nebraska Map
Syracuse, Nebraska — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Syracuse, Otoe County.
Interactive Map of Syracuse, Nebraska
| City | Syracuse |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Otoe |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.657224 |
| Longitude | -96.186398 |
| Population | 1,990 |
| Density | 593.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Syracuse, Nebraska
Syracuse is a locality in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,990. The population density is 593.8 people per km². Syracuse is located at 40.6572°N, 96.1864°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68446.
Syracuse rests in the embrace of rolling Nebraska plains, where the land breathes in wide, sun-drenched expanses. It lies 27.0 miles east-south-east of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 111°T), and is situated 17.2 miles west of Nebraska City. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and subtle valleys, a landscape sculpted by wind and water over millennia, giving way to fertile fields that stretch towards horizons painted with the soft hues of an endless sky. The air, particularly at dawn, carries a crispness that hints at the vastness surrounding, a clean scent of turned earth and distant grasses that invigorates the senses. The very character of Syracuse is etched into this open country, a quiet resilience born of the elements and the enduring spirit of those who call this place home. The history of Syracuse is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pulse of Otoe County. Settled by those drawn to the rich soil, its economy has long been rooted in farming and ranching, the steady rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life. The town itself, though modest, carries the echoes of early pioneers and the development of the surrounding farmlands, a narrative of hard work and community building. Notable among its features is the enduring presence of the Big Indian Creek, a ribbon of water that has historically sustained the land and its people, its banks often alive with the quiet bustle of local wildlife. Syracuse, in its unassuming way, embodies the persistent strength and quiet beauty of the American prairie heartland.
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About This Syracuse Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Syracuse, Nebraska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Syracuse and Otoe County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Syracuse is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Syracuse is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
