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Hancock.

Its Census reference point is in Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Moore lies about 3 miles south of Hancock by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Hancock, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Hancock, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Hancock, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGTewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYStevens County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hancock on the map

THE HANCOCK LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine setting.

Hancock city has 0.9 square miles of land in Stevens County. Its Census reference point is in Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine, within Northern Glaciated Plains.

Flat to gently rolling glacial terrain supports a prairie transition between taller and shorter grasses. Many temporary and seasonal wetlands occupy depressions left in the glacial landscape.

Regional context: Northern Glaciated Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Hancock and Stevens County

Hancock is associated with Stevens County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Stevens County

Hancock by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Hancock, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 1.9 percentage points lower than the 2% recorded for Stevens County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Hancock city has 2.6% of the land area of nearby Moore township (35.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hancock land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Hancock

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Hancock. Check the Stevens County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine setting

Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine belongs to Northern Glaciated Plains. What do current parcel maps show about depressions, drainage and road frontage within the glacial plain?

03

Check the route, beyond Moore

Moore is 3 miles south of the Hancock reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Hancock resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON HANCOCK

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.4976° N, 95.7948° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hancock ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Hancock

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Hancock ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Stevens

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Stevens ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Hancock data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Glaciated Plains context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota official sources

Minnesota shoreland classifications

DNR explanation and map access for lake, river, and stream shoreland classifications.

Minnesota DNR map collection

Official tools for terrain, waterbodies, watersheds, and public-land context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Hancock.

Moore lies about 3 miles south of Hancock by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hancock in context

NSEWMoore · 3 miles1Hodges · 4.4 miles2Walden · 6 miles3Hoff · 6.3 miles4Horton · 7 miles5Darnen · 7.7 miles6OUTER RING: 7.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Moore3 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Hodges4.4 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Walden6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Hoff6.3 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Horton7 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Darnen7.7 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Minnesota; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Hancock
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Hancock?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Stevens County. Hancock’s 0.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Hancock property in Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine?+

No. Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hancock boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Moore as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3 miles south of Hancock’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Hancock?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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