It is named for the abundant pine trees in the area. The seat and largest city is Pine City.
Main Highways include I-35, MN-18, MN-23, MN-48, MN-107 and MN-123.
It borders Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec and Aitkin Counties in Minnesota, as well as Douglas and Burnett Counties in Wisconsin.
Cities
Brook Park
Hinkley
Pine City
Rock Creek
Rutledge
Sandstone
Sturgeon Lake