West Point Nebraska Map

About West Point, Nebraska

West Point is a locality in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,471. The population density is 467.2 people per km². West Point is located at 41.8417°N, 96.7086°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68788.

West Point unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the patient, unhurried hand of the prairie. It lies 30.2 miles north-north-west of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 339°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-east of Beemer. Here, the land rolls with a gentle swell, a vast canvas where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that seem to breathe with the sky. The air, particularly in the lingering light of a prairie dusk, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of tilled soil and ripening grain that speaks of the seasons’ reliable turning. The very character of West Point is etched into this openness, a quiet resilience evident in the sturdy, low-slung buildings that anchor the town against the immensity of the surrounding plains. The history of West Point is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the determination of its settlers, a legacy that pulses through the local economy built on agriculture. Generations have worked this land, their lives a testament to the enduring power of the earth. The Cuming County Fair, a vibrant annual gathering, serves as a focal point for the community, a place where the agricultural heritage is celebrated with a lively spirit, showcasing prize livestock and the bounty of the harvest. While not a bustling metropolis, West Point possesses a distinct character, a sense of rootedness that comes from a shared history and a deep connection to the land that sustains it.

About This West Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Point, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.841666, -96.708643. 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 West Point and Cuming County.

Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (68788), telephone area code (402), county seat of Cuming County (West Point), and school district assignment (West Point 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.