Hugo Minnesota Map
Hugo, 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 Hugo, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Hugo, Minnesota
| City | Hugo |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.159967 |
| Longitude | -92.993273 |
| Population | 16,340 |
| Density | 185.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hugo, Minnesota
Hugo is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 16,340. The population density is 185.5 people per km². Hugo is located at 45.1600°N, 92.9933°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55038.
Hugo lies at the edge of a rolling landscape, where the land begins to soften its contours after the sharper inclinations of the glacial moraine to the east. It lies 9.4 miles north-east of Shoreview, MN (from Shoreview, MN: bearing 53°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north of White Bear Lake. Here, the terrain is a study in gentle swells and broad, open fields, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that seem to gather the sunlight like amber. The air carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the numerous small lakes and wetlands that dot the area, reflecting the vast, ever-changing Minnesota sky. This is a place where the horizon feels generously wide, inviting the eye to wander over cultivated acres and the darker, mysterious depths of the wooded bluffs. The history of Hugo is etched in the fertile soil, a legacy of hardy settlers who saw potential in these fertile, if sometimes challenging, lands. Once a hub for agriculture, particularly dairy farming and the cultivation of corn and soybeans, its economy has gradually diversified, embracing a more suburban character while retaining a deep connection to its rural roots. The presence of numerous parks and preserves, like William O'Brien State Park a short drive away, speaks to a community that values its natural heritage, offering residents and visitors alike ample opportunities for hiking, fishing, and simply breathing in the quietude. The distinctive character of Hugo is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the present, allowing for a steady, unhurried unfolding of life.
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About This Hugo Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hugo, 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 Hugo and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hugo 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 Hugo 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. |
