2011 Map of Magnet

About this map

Magnet and McLean anchor this agricultural landscape in northeast Nebraska, where the section-line road grid organizes the territory into precise squares. Located in Cedar County, these small settlements are centered on their respective civic hubs, the Magnet Post Office and McLean Post Office. The topography is defined by subtle drainage patterns, notably the Yankton Slough and the East Branch North Fork Elkhorn River, which wind through the fields alongside Middle Logan Creek. The local history of transportation is visible in the alignment of Railroad St in Magnet, reflecting the era when rail connections were vital for moving grain and livestock to market. Outside the town centers, the Magnet Cemetery provides a primary genealogical touchstone for the area's rural families.