Hinckley, Minnesota — 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 Hinckley, Pine County.
| City | Hinckley |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Pine |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.011341 |
| Longitude | -92.944371 |
| Population | 1,596 |
| Density | 169.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hinckley, Minnesota 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 Hinckley and Pine County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hinckley 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 Hinckley 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. |