Wood River Nebraska Map
Wood River, Nebraska — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wood River, Hall County.
Interactive Map of Wood River, Nebraska
| City | Wood River |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Hall |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.820569 |
| Longitude | -98.60007 |
| Population | 1,494 |
| Density | 486.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wood River, Nebraska
Wood River is a locality in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,494. The population density is 486.8 people per km². Wood River is located at 40.8206°N, 98.6001°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68883.
Wood River lies in a landscape of gentle, sweeping plains that stretch towards horizons often painted with the soft hues of dawn and dusk. It lies 15.3 miles west-south-west of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 242°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-north-east of Shelton. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a vast canvas where the Platte River, a broad, braided artery, has shaped the terrain over millennia. Fields of golden grain, in their season, ripple like a tame ocean under the immense Nebraska sky, a testament to the fertile earth that yields its bounty. The air itself carries a particular stillness, a quietude broken only by the whisper of wind through prairie grasses and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a sound that has become the heartbeat of this place. The quality of light, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, elongated shadows that lend a painterly depth to the otherwise open expanse. The history of Wood River is intrinsically tied to its agricultural roots, a lineage stretching back to the pioneers who recognized the potential of this fertile ground. For generations, the economy has been driven by the cultivation of corn and soybeans, crops that have sustained families and shaped the character of the community. The Platte River, though not a dramatic torrent, has always been a vital resource, its waters essential for irrigation and its banks a natural artery for travel and settlement. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of resilience and hard work is palpable in the sturdy farmhouses and the quiet dignity of its residents, a people who understand the deep connection between the land and their livelihood.
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About This Wood River Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wood River, Nebraska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Wood River and Hall County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wood River is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Wood River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
