Pine River Minnesota Map

About Pine River, Minnesota

Pine River is a locality in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 906. The population density is 298.6 people per km². Pine River is located at 46.7180°N, 94.4042°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56474.

Pine River, a place where the clear, cool waters of its namesake river wind through a landscape of rolling hills and whispering pines, offers a quiet charm. It lies 80.8 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-west of Pequot Lakes. The air here, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crispness, a scent of pine needles and damp earth, a welcome balm to the senses. Fields of amber grain sway gently under a vast, often brilliant blue sky, a testament to the fertile, glacially-deposited soils that define this part of Cass County. Birch trees, their white bark like parchment against the deep green of conifers, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their delicate leaves shimmering in the sunlight. The terrain itself is a gentle invitation to explore, with subtle rises and dips that hint at the powerful forces that shaped this land millennia ago. The history of Pine River is deeply intertwined with the logging industry that once pulsed through this region, the great white pines felled and floated downstream to fuel burgeoning towns. Evidence of this past can still be seen in the weathered barns and older homesteads that dot the countryside, each with its own silent story to tell. Today, the economy of Pine River embraces a broader spectrum, with agriculture still a significant thread, alongside a growing appreciation for tourism drawn by the abundant lakes and recreational opportunities. The river itself, a constant, murmuring presence, remains a central artery, a place for fishing, boating, and quiet contemplation, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the sky and the enduring spirit of Pine River.

About This Pine River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pine River, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.718016, -94.404162. 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 River and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Pine River includes the ZIP code (56474), telephone area code (320), county seat of Cass County (Walker), and school district assignment (Pine River-Backus 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 River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.