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Butte County, South Dakota
Butte County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,243. Its county seat is Belle Fourche. The county was established in the Dakota Territory on March 2, 1883, and given the descriptive name based on the French word for a hill. History Prehistory In 1975, plesiosaur fossils dating to the Cretaceous Period (ca. 110 million years ago) were discovered in Butte County. In the 1980s, a 90-million-year-old fossil of a clawless lobster was discovered. A ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' skeleton was found in 1981. The early human history of the Belle Fourche River Valley has been traced to about 3000 BC. The first people of the area were Native Americans who resided on the northwestern plains of North America. The earliest known evidence of human activity in the area dates to the Middle Plains Archaic Period of the Plains Indians (ca. 3000–1500 BC). Traces of tipi rings dating from this period have been found. In 1979 and 1980, archeolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County (United States)
In the United States, a county or county equivalent is an Administrative division, administrative subdivision of a U.S. state, state or territories of the United States, territory, typically with defined geographic Border, boundaries and some level of governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 states, while Louisiana and Alaska have functionally equivalent subdivisions called List of parishes in Louisiana, parishes and List of boroughs and census areas in Alaska, boroughs, respectively. Counties and other local governments in the United States, local governments exist as a matter of U.S. state law, so the specific governmental powers of counties may vary widely between the states, with many providing some level of services to civil townships, Local government in the United States, municipalities, and Unincorporated area#United States, unincorporated areas. Certain municipalities are List of U.S. municipalities in multiple counties, in multiple counties. Some municip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SD 34
South Dakota Highway 34 (SD 34) is a state route that runs parallel to Interstate 90 across the entire state of South Dakota. It begins at the Wyoming border west of Belle Fourche, as a continuation of Wyoming Highway 24 (WYO 24). The eastern terminus is at the Minnesota border east of Egan, or southwest of Airlie, Minnesota, where it continues as Minnesota State Highway 30 (MN 30). It is just over in length, making it the longest state highway in South Dakota. History When first implemented in 1926, the western terminus was at South Dakota Highway 45 near Gann Valley. In the 1940s and early 1950s, a road was gradually built from Pierre to SD 45 via Fort Thompson, and SD 34 was extended west along it upon its completion. A further extension westward occurred in February 1961, when SD 34 absorbed the alignment of South Dakota Highway 24. In the late 1960s, a portion of SD 34 (along with U.S. Highway 14) was upgraded as part of the construction of I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Population Density
Population density (in agriculture: Standing stock (other), standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopulation Density Geography.about.com. March 2, 2011. Retrieved on December 10, 2011. Biological population densities Population density is population divided by total land area, sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after the scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: * Increased problems with locating sexual mates * Increased inbreeding Human densities Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometre" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carter County, Montana
Carter County is a County (United States), county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 1,415, making it the seventh-least populous county in Montana. The county seat is Ekalaka, Montana, Ekalaka. History Carter County was named for Thomas H. Carter, Thomas Henry Carter, the state's first congressman (representative in Congress from the Montana Territory, followed by first representative from the state of Montana to the US House of Representatives). Prior to settlement the land of Carter County was occupied by the Sioux Indians, Sioux tribe. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.2%) is water. Medicine Rocks State Park is located 14 miles north of Ekalaka. Weathering has given the rocks an unusual texture. The site was used by Indian hunting parties. Adjacent counties * Powder River County, Montana, Powder River County - west * Cus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crook County, Wyoming
Crook County is a County (United States), county in the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 7,181, making it the third-least populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat and largest city is Sundance, Wyoming, Sundance. The county is located at the northwestern extreme of the Black Hills, which are its defining geographical feature. History Crook County was created by the legislature of the Wyoming Territory on December 8, 1875, from portions of Albany County, Wyoming, Albany and Laramie County, Wyoming, Laramie Counties. It was organized in 1888. Crook County was named for Brigadier General George Crook, an army commander during the Indian Wars. In 1890, Crook County lost territory when Weston County, Wyoming, Weston County was created. Campbell County, Wyoming, Campbell County was formed with land ceded by Crook County in 1911. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, US Census Bureau, the coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Lawrence County is a County (United States), county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 25,768, making it the List of counties in South Dakota, 8th most populous county in South Dakota, and was estimated to be 28,809 in 2024. Its county seat is Deadwood, South Dakota, Deadwood. Lawrence County is coextensive with the Spearfish, South Dakota, Spearfish, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Rapid City, South Dakota, Rapid City-Spearfish, SD Combined Statistical Area. History Lawrence County was created January 11, 1875, and was organized in 1877. The county was named for "Colonel" John Lawrence, who came to the county as first treasurer in 1877. Lawrence had previously served in the Dakota Territory, Dakota Territorial Legislature, as a Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives, Sergeant at Arms for the United States House of Representatives, and a United States Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meade County, South Dakota
Meade County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,852, making it the 6th most populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Sturgis. The county was created in 1889 and named for Fort Meade, which was garrisoned as a United States military post in the area in 1878 and itself named for General George Meade. Meade County is part of the Rapid City metropolitan area. Geography The upper part of Meade County is drained by Cherry Creek. The Cheyenne River flows northeastward along the southeast boundary of the county. The county terrain has mountain ridges in the west and southwest areas, with the remainder consisting of semi-arid rolling hills, partly dedicated to agriculture. The county terrain slopes to the east and northeast; its highest point Flagstaff Mountain is near the southwest corner, at ASL. The county has an area of , of which is land and (0.3%) is water. It is South Dakota's largest county by area. Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perkins County, South Dakota
Perkins County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,835. Its county seat is Bison. The county was established in 1908 and organized in 1909. It was named for Sturgis, South Dakota, official Henry E. Perkins. Geography Perkins County lies on the north edge of South Dakota. Its north boundary line abuts the south boundary line of the state of North Dakota. The Grand River flows eastward through the upper part of the county, and the Moreau River flows eastward through the lower part of the county. Shadehill Reservoir is a large impoundment on the Grand River in the county. Perkins County terrain consists of semi-arid rolling hills, carved by drainage creeks, sparsely dedicated to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the east; its highest point is on its lower west boundary line, at ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.7%) is water. It is the second-largest county by area in South Dakota. Mead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harding County, South Dakota
Harding County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,311, making it the third-least populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Buffalo. Harding County was established as a county in the Dakota Territory on March 5, 1881, but was not organized at that time. Its name recognized J. A. Harding, who had been Speaker of the House of Dakota Territory. Its boundaries were altered in 1883, in 1889, and in 1894. On November 8, 1898, Harding County was dissolved and its territory assigned to Butte County. However, on November 3, 1908, it was again created (with altered boundaries) from Butte County's area, and on February 17, 1909 its governing organization was completed. Custer National Forest has its South Dakota portion in Harding County, and South Dakota State University operates the Antelope Range and Livestock Research Station about east of Buffalo. Geography Harding County lies at the northwest corner of South Dak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Dakota Highway 168
South Dakota Highway 168 (SD 168) is a state highway in Butte County in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It runs from U.S. Highway 85 (US 85) to SD 79. The highway is maintained by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), and is not part of the National Highway System. Route description SD 168 begins at an intersection with US 85 in Butte County and treks southeast through rolling plains. The route continues in this direction for approximately before meeting its eastern terminus at an intersection with SD 79 north of Castle Rock. SD 168 is maintained by SDDOT. In 2012, the traffic on the highway was measured in average annual daily traffic. The route had an average of 165 vehicles. The designation is not a part of the National Highway System, a system of highways important to the nation's defense, economy, and mobility. Major intersections See also * References External links {{Attached KML, display=title,inline The Unofficial South Dako ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
