Beaver Crossing, South Dakota facts for kids
Beaver Crossing is a small, quiet place located in Lawrence County, South Dakota in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community."
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own official town or city government. This means it's not a separate city or town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, the area is usually governed by the larger county it's located within. For Beaver Crossing, that's Lawrence County, South Dakota.
Where is Beaver Crossing Located?
Beaver Crossing is found in the state of South Dakota. Specifically, it is in Lawrence County, South Dakota. This area is in the western part of South Dakota. Its exact location is recorded using special coordinates: 44 degrees, 22 minutes, 58 seconds North latitude and 104 degrees, 0 minutes, 14 seconds West longitude.
How Did Beaver Crossing Get Its Name?
The name "Beaver Crossing" was officially collected by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) sometime between 1976 and 1980. The USGS is a science agency of the U.S. government. They study the Earth, its natural resources, and natural hazards. Part of their work involves mapping and naming geographic features.
After its name was collected, "Beaver Crossing" was added to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) on February 13, 1980. The GNIS is a database that contains names and locations of all the physical and cultural geographic features in the United States. It helps keep track of all the places across the country.
