Hugo Minnesota Map
Explore Hugo, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Hugo, Minnesota
| City | Hugo |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.164225 |
| Longitude | -92.960105 |
| Population | 15,766 |
| Density | 181.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55038 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Stillwater |
| School District | Forest Lake Public School District |
About Hugo, Minnesota
Hugo is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 15,766. The population density is 181.9 people per km². Hugo is located at 45.1642°N, 92.9601°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Hugo is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55038.Hugo emerges from the quiet intersection of expansive plains and the lingering memory of ancient woodland. It lies 4.7 miles east of Lino Lakes, MN (from Lino Lakes, MN: bearing 90°T), and is situated 9.4 miles northeast of Shoreview. Sunlight catches the surface of Egg Lake, turning the water into a sheet of hammered silver as the day begins to wane. The landscape remains defined by the steady, unassuming presence of Hardwood Creek, which winds through the terrain like a thread pulling the earth together. Further out, the distant silhouette of Coons Hill offers a faint, jagged line against the vast expanse of the sky. The John H Allison Forest waits nine miles away, a dense collection of timber that anchors the horizon in a deep, enduring green.
Hugo traces its origins to the labor of settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the slow, deliberate pace of the interior. Agriculture and local commerce have long served as the primary pulse of the economy, fostering a spirit of self-reliance that persists in the modern era. Small-scale industry and regional trade routes allow Hugo to maintain a steady, productive rhythm that defies the haste of larger metropolitan centers. The legacy of those early days remains visible in the sturdy architecture and the careful stewardship of the surrounding land. As the seasons shift, the community adapts with a resilience forged by the long, deep winters that characterize this northern latitude.
Cultural character in Hugo reflects a blend of influences, grounded in the quiet pride of people who value the integrity of their daily work. The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail serves as a central landmark, inviting movement through the landscape and offering a space where the pace of life slows to match the natural world. Annual gatherings and local events bring neighbors together, strengthening bonds that have persisted through generations of change. While the area is defined by its unassuming charm, its influence is felt in the steady contributions of its citizens to the wider regional life. There is a particular beauty in the way the light softens over the fields at dusk, a quiet testament to the enduring quality of life found here.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Paul Hugo Farms State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — locality lies within
- Oneka Lake Boat Launch (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 305° NW
- Rice Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 180° S
- Irish Avenue Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 110° E
- Hanifl Fields Athletic Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 180° S
- Wild Wings Of Oneka Game Farm (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 092° E
- Clearwater Creek Preserve Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 250° W
- Hardwood Creek State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 005° N
- White Bear Center for the Arts (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 205° SW
- Lakeshore Players Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 205° SW
- White Bear Lake High School Varsity Field (Stadium) — 5.7 mi, 207° SW
- White Bear Armory (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 202° S
- White Bear Lake Historical Society (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 204° SW
- Mound (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 224° SW
- Wildwood Amusement Park (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 180° S
- Site of Second Congregational Church of Marine (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 093° E
- Swedish Settler's Monument (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 055° NE
- William O'Brien State Park (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 072° E
- Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.2 mi, 126° SE · 4,903 acres
- Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 9.3 mi, 317° NW
- Marine Village Artist Studios (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 075° E
- Judd Street Exchange (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 076° E
- Marine Mill (Historic Ruins) — 9.6 mi, 076° E
- Arcola Mill (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 100° E
- Stillwater Art Guild Gallery (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 134° SE
- Washington County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 142° SE
- Log House Landing (Viewpoint) — 11.3 mi, 059° NE
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.1 mi, 238° SW · 24k acres
- Benson Great Hall (Theatre) — 12.3 mi, 233° SW
- Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.7 mi, 185° S
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About This Hugo Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hugo, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.164225, -92.960105. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hugo includes the ZIP code (55038), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Washington County (Stillwater), and school district assignment (Forest Lake Public School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
