Wausa Nebraska Map

About Wausa, Nebraska

Wausa is a locality in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 698. The population density is 432.2 people per km². Wausa is located at 42.4994°N, 97.5420°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68786.

Wausa lies spread across the gently rolling plains of northeastern Nebraska, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with an almost startling clarity. It lies 33.2 miles north of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 349°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-east of Bloomfield. The land here is predominantly agricultural, a patchwork of cultivated fields that shift in hue with the seasons, from the verdant promise of spring to the burnished gold of late summer. Roads run straight as ruling lines, dissecting the landscape into generous squares, and the air carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant hay. Even the wind seems to possess a unique character, a steady, insistent presence that whispers through the sparse stands of trees and across the open fields, shaping the very character of Wausa. The history of Wausa is deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the spirit of those who first settled this corner of Knox County. Swedish immigrants, drawn by the promise of fertile land and a fresh start, established the community in the late 19th century, leaving a subtle imprint that can still be felt in the enduring work ethic and a quiet sense of heritage. The local economy, as it has for generations, remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with corn and soybeans being the dominant crops that dictate the rhythm of the year. There are no grand pronouncements or towering landmarks here; instead, the distinction of Wausa lies in its unassuming resilience, the way the simple, functional buildings of its main street seem to absorb the soft, diffused light of the prairie afternoons, and the unhurried cadence of daily life that unfolds under the immense Nebraska sky.

About This Wausa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wausa, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.499447, -97.542007. 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 Wausa and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Wausa includes the ZIP code (68786), telephone area code (402), county seat of Knox County (Center), and school district assignment (Wausa 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 Wausa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.