Syracuse Nebraska Map

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.

About This Syracuse Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Syracuse, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.657224, -96.186398. 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.

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