Magnet Nebraska Map

About Magnet, Nebraska

Magnet is a locality in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 61. The population density is 79.9 people per km². Magnet is located at 42.4550°N, 97.4701°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68749.

Magnet is a quiet settlement where the land itself seems to hold its breath under the vast Nebraska sky. It lies 29.6 miles north of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 355°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-west of Randolph. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, rolling plains giving way to gently sloping fields that catch the light in long, golden swathes as the sun arcs across the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant hay, a palpable stillness that underscores the wide-open spaces. The character of Magnet is one of patient endurance, of lives lived in harmony with the seasons and the land’s steady, predictable rhythm. The sky above is a constant, ever-changing canvas, from the sharp, brilliant blue of midday to the bruised purples and oranges that bleed into twilight. The story of Magnet is deeply rooted in the agricultural heartland of Cedar County. Its economy, like so many places in this part of Nebraska, has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, with generations of families cultivating the fertile ground for corn, soybeans, and cattle. The landscape is a testament to this enduring connection, a patchwork of fields and pastures that speak of hard work and a deep understanding of the land’s cycles. While no grand monuments mark its history, the very existence of Magnet is a quiet tribute to the pioneers who carved a life out of these prairies, their legacy carried forward in the enduring spirit of the community and the unbroken lines of cultivation that stretch to the horizon.

About This Magnet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Magnet, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.455002, -97.47006. 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 Magnet and Cedar County.

Detailed location data for Magnet includes the ZIP code (68749), telephone area code (402), county seat of Cedar County (Hartington), and school district assignment (Wausa 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 Magnet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.