Waverly Nebraska Map

About Waverly, Nebraska

Waverly is a locality in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,440. The population density is 686.3 people per km². Waverly is located at 40.9175°N, 96.5283°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68462.

Waverly rests in the sweeping embrace of Lancaster County, where the land unfurls in a gentle, verdant expanse under a sky that seems to stretch infinitely. It lies 10.9 miles north-east of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 42°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-west of Eagle. The character of this place is etched in the wide horizons and the subtle swell of the terrain, a landscape that speaks of patient growth and the quiet strength of nature. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks whispering secrets to the breeze, paint broad strokes of green and gold across the countryside, punctuated by the darker, richer hues of wooded ravines that offer a cool, shaded respite from the prairie sun. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil that sustains it all. Though small in scale, Waverly carries the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots, a heritage deeply woven into the fabric of its local economy. For generations, the productivity of the surrounding farmland has been the lifeblood of the community, shaping its development and the industrious spirit of its people. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of daily life, a familiar cadence understood by all who call Waverly home. While the immediate landscape is dominated by agriculture, the subtle presence of Elm Creek, a vital waterway, hints at a history of human settlement drawn to its nourishing presence, a quiet reminder of the essential role water has always played in this fertile corner of Nebraska.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.917499, -96.528342. 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 Waverly and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (68462), telephone area code (402), county seat of Lancaster County (Lincoln), and school district assignment (Waverly School District 145). 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.