Weeping Water Nebraska Map

About Weeping Water, Nebraska

Weeping Water is a locality in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,407. The population density is 452.3 people per km². Weeping Water is located at 40.8700°N, 96.1406°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68463.

Weeping Water lies in a landscape that feels both intimate and expansive, a place where the sky seems to press down with a peculiar, gentle weight. It lies 20.3 miles south-south-west of Papillion, NE (from Papillion, NE: bearing 195°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Louisville. The rolling terrain, a characteristic of the glaciated plains, gives way to subtle valleys and rises, the land shaped by ancient forces into soft contours. Here, the air carries the scent of prairie grasses and the distant murmur of agricultural machinery, a constant, low hum beneath the broader silence. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden, almost liquid quality, bathing the fields in a warm, diffused glow that seems to imbue everything with a quiet permanence. This is a geography of patient weathering, where the wind and rain have etched their stories into the very soil, creating a sense of deep, ingrained belonging. The history of Weeping Water is as much about resilience as it is about settlement. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early economy was intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural soil, a legacy that continues to define the character of the region. Farmers have long worked this land, coaxing sustenance from the earth, their endeavors a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the plains. The town itself has seen its share of cycles, from periods of growth fueled by the railroad to times of quiet contemplation. A distinctive feature of Weeping Water is its deep connection to its past, a palpable sense that the stories of those who came before are still present, echoing in the weathered facades of buildings and the quiet routines of its residents.

About This Weeping Water Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Weeping Water, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.870001, -96.140566. 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 Weeping Water and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Weeping Water includes the ZIP code (68463), telephone area code (402), county seat of Cass County (Plattsmouth), and school district assignment (Weeping Water 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 Weeping Water is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.