Venice Nebraska Map

About Venice, Nebraska

Venice is a locality in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 73. The population density is 22.1 people per km². Venice is located at 41.2339°N, 96.3536°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68069.

Venice rests in a gentle depression of the land, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon a soft, distant promise. It lies 15.7 miles south-south-east of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Gretna. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, rolling plains that occasionally dip into shallow valleys, their contours smoothed by the slow work of wind and water. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like green and gold carpets, punctuated by the darker, more somber hues of scattered woodlands. In the spring, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of newly turned soil, a fragrance that mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of wild blossoms. As the sun dips low, it paints the western sky in shades of rose and amber, casting long shadows that stretch across the land, giving the landscape a quiet, contemplative mood. The history of Venice is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the rich, fertile soil of the region, the community's economy has long been anchored in agriculture, its rhythms dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the harvest. While no single industry dominates, a steady stream of agricultural enterprises, from grain elevators to small machinery repair shops, forms the backbone of Venice's local commerce. The absence of major attractions lends Venice a particular character: an unhurried pace of life where neighborly connections are valued, and the subtle hum of daily routines is the most prominent sound.

About This Venice Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Venice, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.233889, -96.353636. 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 Venice and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Venice includes the ZIP code (68069), telephone area code (402, 531), county seat of Douglas County (Omaha), and school district assignment (Douglas County West Community 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 Venice is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.