Hinckley Minnesota Map

About Hinckley, Minnesota

Hinckley is a locality in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,596. The population density is 169.8 people per km². Hinckley is located at 46.0113°N, 92.9444°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55037.

Hinckley rests on a modest swell of land, a place where the broad Minnesota sky seems to stretch its arms wider. It lies 56.3 miles north-north-east of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 17°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-west of Sandstone. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of boreal forest and the occasional, sun-drenched clearing, hinting at the agricultural heart that once beat strong. Pine trees, their needles catching the light in a thousand tiny reflections, stand sentinel, their scent mingling with the damp earth after a passing shower, a fragrance that feels both ancient and perpetually new. The air, especially in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a crispness, a promise of the changing seasons that mark life in this northern latitude. The history of Hinckley is deeply entwined with the timber industry, a boom-and-bust cycle that shaped its early days and left a legacy of resilience. The Great Hinckley Fire of 1894, a cataclysmic event that reshaped the very earth and the lives of its people, is a somber chapter etched into the collective memory, a reminder of nature's raw power and humanity's enduring spirit. Today, the economy of Hinckley reflects a diversification, with small businesses serving the local population and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds it, including its proximity to the vast stretches of the St. Croix State Park, a refuge for wildlife and a playground for those seeking the wilder pulse of the north.

About This Hinckley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hinckley, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.011341, -92.944371. 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 Hinckley and Pine County.

Detailed location data for Hinckley includes the ZIP code (55037), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Pine County (Pine City), and school district assignment (Hinckley-Finlayson 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 Hinckley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.