McLean Nebraska Map

About McLean, Nebraska

McLean is a locality in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 86. The population density is 50.6 people per km². McLean is located at 42.3856°N, 97.4687°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68747.

McLean, Nebraska, unfolds across a landscape where the earth’s broad, sweeping contours are softened by the persistent tillage of generations. It lies 24.8 miles north of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 354°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west of Randolph. Fields of corn and soybeans, their emerald hues deepening to a rich jade under the vast Nebraska sky, stretch towards horizons that seem to promise an endless expanse. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of prairie grass and sun-baked soil, a fragrance that mingles with the fainter, sweeter notes of ripening grain. Occasional clusters of cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant, almost electric green, punctuate the fields, offering small, shady havens that catch the light in fleeting, shimmering patterns. The very stillness of McLean seems to absorb sound, leaving only the whisper of the wind and the distant drone of a tractor as reminders of human presence. The history of McLean is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring agricultural spirit that has shaped this place. For decades, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons, the planting and harvesting of crops forming the bedrock of the local economy. The fertile land, a legacy of ancient glacial deposits, has sustained families and fostered a deep connection to the earth. While there are no towering skyscrapers or bustling marketplaces, the quiet hum of local businesses – the grain elevator standing sentinel, the small general store a hub of neighborly exchange – speaks of a resilient community. Evenings in McLean are often painted with a peculiar, luminous quality as the sun dips low, casting long, dramatic shadows across the cultivated plains, a visual testament to the enduring strength of this prairie settlement.

About This McLean Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McLean, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.385558, -97.46867. 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 McLean and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for McLean includes the ZIP code (68747), telephone area code (402), county seat of Pierce County (Pierce), and school district assignment (Osmond Community 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 McLean is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.