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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Beaver Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Beaver Creek and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Beaver Creek:
    • 32.436254, -90.120919
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Beaver Creek
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Beaver Creek ...

We found 29 communities that share the name Beaver Creek.

Within Mississippi, the name Beaver Creek is unique.

Beyond Mississippi, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 29 communities, 25 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Dale County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Beaver Creek [Dale County].
    • British Columbia
      • This Beaver Creek lies 2,129 miles [3,426.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
    • Colorado
      • Eagle County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Eagle County and lies 1,038 miles [1,670.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eagle County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Fremont County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Beaver Creek [Fremont County].
    • Florida
      • Okaloosa County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Okaloosa County and lies 223 miles [358.9 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okaloosa County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Georgia
      • Fulton County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Fulton County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Houston County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Houston County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the east of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Newton County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Newton County and lies 366 miles [589 km] to the east northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Illinois
      • Bond County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Bond County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<2> to the north of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bond County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Lake County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Lake County and lies 682 miles [1,097.6 km] to the north of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Kansas
      • Cloud County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Beaver Creek [Cloud County].
      • Lincoln County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Beaver Creek [Lincoln County].
    • Kentucky
      • Pike County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Pike County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Manitoba
      • This Beaver Creek lies 1,352 miles [2,175.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
    • Maryland
      • Washington County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Washington County and lies 852 miles [1,371.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Minnesota
      • Rock County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Rock County and lies 842 miles [1,355.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rock County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Montana
      • Fergus County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Fergus County and lies 1,430 miles [2,301.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fergus County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Hill County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Hill County and lies 1,509 miles [2,428.5 km] to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Lewis and Clark County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lewis and Clark County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis and Clark County community of Beaver Creek.
    • North Carolina
      • Ashe County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Ashe County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Cumberland County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Cumberland County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km] to the east northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Beaver Creek.
    • North Dakota
      • Mercer County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Dakota community of Beaver Creek [Mercer County].
    • Ohio
      • Henry County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Henry County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Beaver Creek lies 1,583 miles [2,547.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Anderson County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Beaver Creek.
      • Kershaw County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Kershaw County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km] to the east northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Wisconsin
      • Jackson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wisconsin community of Beaver Creek [Jackson County].
    • Wyoming
      • Teton County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Teton County and lies 1,357 miles [2,183.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Teton County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Yukon
      • This Beaver Creek lies 3,019 miles [4,858.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Madison County.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Beaver Creek ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Hunters Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Creek
    • Hunters Creek is located in Madison County
  • Pecan Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Creek
    • Pecan Creek is located in Madison County
  • Rolling Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
    • Rolling Meadows is located in Hinds County
  • Roses Bluff
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roses Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roses Bluff
    • Roses Bluff is located in Madison County
  • Sandalwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandalwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalwood
    • Sandalwood is located in Madison County
  • Squirrel Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squirrel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squirrel Hill
    • Squirrel Hill is located in Madison County
  • Stonegate
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
    • Stonegate is located in Madison County
  • Summertree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summertree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summertree
    • Summertree is located in Madison County
  • Tavern Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tavern Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tavern Hill
    • Tavern Hill is located in Madison County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Tidewater
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tidewater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tidewater
      • Tidewater is located in Madison County
    • Tougaloo
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tougaloo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tougaloo
      • Tougaloo is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tougaloo <5>
    • Treasure Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Treasure Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treasure Cove
      • Treasure Cove is located in Madison County
    • Twelve Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twelve Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks
      • Twelve Oaks is located in Madison County
    • Village Glen
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Glen
      • Village Glen is located in Madison County
    • Village Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square
      • Village Square is located in Madison County

How Far From Beaver Creek to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Beaver Creek to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Beaver Creek and extending to:

  • Canton, which is the Seat of Madison County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Beaver Creek to Canton, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 857 miles [1,379.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 34 days and walking would take 49 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,741 miles [10,848.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,455 miles [11,997.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,331 miles [8,579.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Beaver Creek. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Madison County: www.madison-co.com/

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Beaver Creek could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Beaver Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Beaver Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.4363, Longitude: -90.1209       In this case, the coordinates for Beaver Creek have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Beaver Creek, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Beaver Creek to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 315.613 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.385 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.847 degrees.




 

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