Hannah–Snowflake Border Crossing Explained

Hannah–Snowflake Border Crossing
Country:United States
Canada
Location:
Coordinates:49°N -98.6943°W
Blankdetailstitle1:US Phone
Blankdetails1:(701) 283-5271
Blankdetailstitle2:Canadian Phone
Blankdetails2:(204) 876-4705
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Blankdetails3:Open 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website:http://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/hannah

The Hannah–Snowflake Border Crossing connects the towns of Hannah, North Dakota and Snowflake, Manitoba on the Canada–United States border. It is connected by 91st Avenue NE in Cavalier County, North Dakota on the American side and Provincial Road 242 in the Municipality of Louise, Manitoba on the Canadian side.

Both Hannah and Snowflake once were thriving small farm communities, and both rapidly declined in population when their respective railroads were abandoned.[1] [2] The BNSF rail line now terminates in Langdon, North Dakota and Hannah's population has declined from 253 in 1960 to 15 in 2010.[3] The population of Snowflake is now 2. Consequently, the volume of traffic that uses this border crossing has also declined. The average volume of traffic per calendar month is around 100 cars and fewer than ten trucks.[4]

The Canada border station of Snowflake was slated to be replaced in 2017.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Larson. Troy. Hannah, ND. Ghosts of North Dakota. 12 January 2016.
  2. Web site: Manitoba Communities: Snowflake. Manitoba Historical Society. 12 January 2016.
  3. Web site: Census of Population and Housing. United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. August 30, 2013.
  4. Web site: Hannah-Snowflake Border Crossing. USBorder.com.
  5. News: Sukkau. Steven. New Border Crossing Facilities Coming In 2017. February 15, 2024. Pembina Valley Online. 29 July 2015.