Magnet Nebraska Map
Magnet, 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 Magnet, Cedar County.
Interactive Map of Magnet, Nebraska
| City | Magnet |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Cedar |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.455002 |
| Longitude | -97.47006 |
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 79.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Magnet Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Magnet, 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 Magnet and Cedar County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Magnet 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 Magnet 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. |
