Hatfield Minnesota Map

About Hatfield, Minnesota

Hatfield is a locality in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 46. The population density is 3.2 people per km². Hatfield is located at 43.9575°N, 96.1953°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56128.

Hatfield stretches across a broad, gently sloping prairie, where the sky feels immense and the horizon an unbroken line. It lies 37.8 miles north-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 42°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of Pipestone. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures, the rich, dark soil giving way to fields of corn and soybeans that shimmer with a silvery sheen under the summer sun. Windmills, their blades turning with a steady, almost meditative rhythm, dot the land, their stark white forms a contrast against the endless blue of the sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mixture of damp soil and sun-warmed grasses, hinting at the quiet industry that defines this place. Even in the heat of the afternoon, a certain stillness pervades, as if the land itself is breathing deeply. The story of Hatfield is one etched in the furrowed earth and the enduring spirit of its people, a history tied to the agricultural heart of southwestern Minnesota. For generations, this land has been cultivated, yielding crops that feed not only the local economy but also reach far beyond the county lines. The railroad once played a vital role, its tracks a lifeline for transporting grain and goods, and though its prominence has faded, the spirit of connection and commerce remains. You can still sense the echoes of those early settlers, their determination woven into the very fabric of the community, their legacy a quiet testament to resilience and hard work. The unassuming buildings of Hatfield speak of a life lived close to the land, a place where the seasons dictate the pace and the strength of neighborly bonds is a palpable force.

About This Hatfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hatfield, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.957469, -96.195306. 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 Hatfield and Pipestone County.

Detailed location data for Hatfield includes the ZIP code (56164), telephone area code (320), county seat of Pipestone County (Pipestone), and school district assignment (Pipestone Area School District). 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 Hatfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.