Pine Island Minnesota Map

About Pine Island, Minnesota

Pine Island is a locality in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,580. The population density is 229.9 people per km². Pine Island is located at 44.2014°N, 92.6463°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55963.

Pine Island, a place where the sky seems to stretch wider, unfolds across rolling terrain shaped by ancient glaciers. It lies 15.2 miles north-west of Rochester, MN (from Rochester, MN: bearing 325°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south of Zumbrota. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle ebb and flow of earth that cradles fields of ripening corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the prairie wind. Deep, fertile soil, the color of rich chocolate, underlies everything, a testament to eons of geological artistry. In the fleeting moments of twilight, the western horizon often bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, casting a soft, almost ethereal glow over the cultivated landscape, making the distant silos appear like silent sentinels against the deepening sky. The air itself carries a clean, crisp quality, especially after a spring rain, smelling faintly of damp earth and the promise of new growth. This corner of Goodhue County has long been a place of quiet industry, its economy deeply rooted in the bounty of the land. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of Pine Island, its people tending the soil with a diligence passed down through families. The fertile ground, a legacy of glacial deposits, has always been generous, supporting a robust agricultural community that continues to thrive. While the landscape is predominantly agricultural, the spirit of innovation is not absent, with local businesses and a strong sense of community contributing to the unique character of Pine Island. The rhythm of life here is measured, not by the frantic pulse of larger cities, but by the steady turn of seasons and the predictable cycles of harvest, a quiet testament to enduring rural values.

About This Pine Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pine Island, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.201354, -92.6463. 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 Pine Island and Goodhue County.

Detailed location data for Pine Island includes the ZIP code (55963), telephone area code (218), county seat of Goodhue County (Red Wing), and school district assignment (Pine Island 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 Pine Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.