Ponsford, Minnesota facts for kids
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 Ponsford
Location in Minnesota
Ponsford
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 649629 |
Ponsford (/ˈpɒnsfərd/ PONSS-fərd) is a small, unincorporated community located in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
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Where is Ponsford Located?
Ponsford is found in the beautiful state of Minnesota, which is in the northern part of the United States. It's specifically located within Becker County.
Getting Around Ponsford
You can find Ponsford west of a larger town called Park Rapids. It used to be right on Minnesota State Highway 225, but now Minnesota State Highway 34 is nearby, making it easy to reach.
How High Up is Ponsford?
Ponsford is located at an elevation of 1,535 feet (about 468 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean!
Time Zone Information
Ponsford is in the Central Time Zone (CST). During most of the year, this means it's 6 hours behind UTC (UTC-6). However, in the summer, like many places, it switches to Daylight Saving Time (CDT), which is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-5).
