Arrow River, Manitoba

Arrow River is an unincorporated community in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. It is located approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles) east of Miniota, Manitoba[1] in the Prairie View Municipality.

Arrow River
Arrow River
Location of Arrow River in Manitoba
Coordinates: 50°8′38″N 100°53′36″W
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
RegionWestman Region
Census DivisionNo. 15
Government
  Governing BodyPrairie View Municipality
  MPRobert Sopuck
  MLAVacant
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Postal Code
R0M 2H0
Area code(s)204
NTS Map062K02
GNBC CodeGABBK

A post office was established on 25-13-26W in 1883 to service the settlers who had begun arriving in 1878. The Canadian Pacific railway point was also established in 1883 as was the School District, located on NE 32-13-25W. The post office was in use until 1970.[2]

References

  1. "Geographical Names of Canada - Querying Distances". Nrcan.gc.ca. 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
  2. Geographic Names of Manitoba (pg. 12) - the Millennium Bureau of Canada



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