Woodland Park Nebraska Map

About Woodland Park, Nebraska

Woodland Park is a locality in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,657. The population density is 406.8 people per km². Woodland Park is located at 42.0542°N, 97.3452°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68701.

Woodland Park is a quiet expanse where the Nebraska prairie begins to soften, its rolling contours hinting at the gentle undulations of the land further west. It lies 4.1 miles east-north-east of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-west of Stanton. The sky here is a vast canvas, often brushed with the pale gold of dawn or the bruised purples of an approaching twilight, casting long, ephemeral shadows across fields of ripening corn and soybeans. Stands of cottonwood and elm, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets, break the horizon, offering pockets of shade and a haven for the songbirds that punctuate the day with their melodies. The air, when it carries the scent of rain, is a bracing, earthy perfume that speaks of fertile soil and the enduring cycle of growth. The history of Woodland Park is intertwined with the westward expansion and the agricultural ambitions that shaped this part of Nebraska. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and a chance to build a life, established farms that continue to be the lifeblood of the local economy. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes are silent testaments to generations of hard work and perseverance. The rhythm of life in Woodland Park is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a steady, unhurried cadence that allows for quiet contemplation and a deep connection to the natural world.

About This Woodland Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodland Park, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.0542, -97.3452. 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 Woodland Park and Stanton County.

Detailed location data for Woodland Park includes the ZIP code (68701), telephone area code (402), county seat of Stanton County (Stanton), and school district assignment (Norfolk 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 Woodland Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.