Pinecreek is an unincorporated community in Dieter Township, Roseau County, Minnesota, United States, near the Canada–US border. The community is located northwest of Roseau at the junction of State Highway 89 (MN 89) and Roseau County Road 3.
Pinecreek | |
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  Pinecreek Location of the community of Pinecreek within Dieter Township, Roseau County, Minnesota  Pinecreek Pinecreek (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′42″N 95°56′34″W / 48.97833°N 95.94278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau County |
| Township | Dieter Township |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56751 |
| Area code | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 649501[1] |
Pinecreek is the location of Piney Pinecreek Border Airport, which straddles the Canada–US border. The community took its name from nearby Pine Creek which flows through the community. A post office called Pinecreek was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1975.[2] Nearby places include Roseau, Badger, and Piney, Manitoba.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Pinecreek, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Roseau County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
- Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2013/2014 edition