Pillager Minnesota Map

About Pillager, Minnesota

Pillager is a locality in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 547. The population density is 224.5 people per km². Pillager is located at 46.3300°N, 94.4742°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56473.

Pillager sits where the land begins to soften from the sharp, glacial edges of the north. It lies 55.2 miles north-north-west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 344°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Baxter. Rolling plains, etched by ancient ice, give way to a generous scattering of lakes and the meandering veins of rivers, each a mirror to the wide Minnesota sky. Here, the air carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a clean, sharp fragrance that mingles with the damp earth after a summer rain. The streets of Pillager, lined with modest homes and businesses, often feel quiet, a gentle hum of activity rather than a roar, and the light at dusk, when it bleeds across the water, has a profound, hushed beauty. The history of Pillager is tied to the bounty of this landscape, a story of resourcefulness and adaptation. Logging once shaped the fortunes of this region, the great pine forests yielding their timber to fuel a growing nation, and the Pawaga River, now a peaceful waterway, was once a vital artery for transport. Today, the economy of Pillager is more varied, with agriculture still playing a significant role, the fertile soil supporting crops that stretch towards the horizon, and a growing tourism sector drawn to the abundant fishing and recreational opportunities on the nearby lakes. The spirit of the place, however, remains grounded, a quiet resilience born from generations of living in close communion with the land and its ever-changing seasons.

About This Pillager Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pillager, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.329967, -94.474174. 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 Pillager and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Pillager includes the ZIP code (56473), telephone area code (320), county seat of Cass County (Walker), and school district assignment (Pillager Public 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 Pillager is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.