Pierz, 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 Pierz, Morrison County.
| City | Pierz |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Morrison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.981632 |
| Longitude | -94.104712 |
| Population | 1,424 |
| Density | 442.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Pierz is a locality in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,424. The population density is 442.7 people per km². Pierz is located at 45.9816°N, 94.1047°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56364.
Pierz rests within the generous sweep of central Minnesota, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, green undulation. It lies 29.2 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 5°T), and is situated 12.4 miles east of Little Falls. The terrain here is a quilt of cultivated fields, their straight lines a stark contrast to the soft, wooded edges that embrace them, hinting at the deeper forests and more wild spaces that lie beyond. In the summer, the air hangs thick with the scent of ripening corn and the sweet perfume of clover, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the occasional cloud cover, possesses a certain golden quality, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the stillness and casting long, languid shadows across the fields as the day begins to wane. The story of Pierz is one of resilience and quiet adaptation, rooted in the hardy spirit of settlers who found fertile ground along the banks of streams that feed into the larger waterways of the region. For generations, the economy has been tied to the land, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence, from the vast fields of soybeans and corn to the small family farms that dot the countryside. Local businesses, often family-owned, hum with a steady purpose, providing essential services and a focal point for the daily comings and goings. The presence of a well-established Catholic heritage is evident in the architecture and the enduring traditions that shape the social fabric of Pierz, lending it a distinctive character that speaks of deep roots and a strong sense of community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pierz, 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 Pierz and Morrison County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Pierz 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 Pierz 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. |