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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:
    • 34.590109, -82.624578
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Beaver Creek
  • Bird Watching ...
    • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
    • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Anderson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Anderson County
    • Since Beaver Creek is near Greenville County and also Pickens County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Greenville County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Pickens County
  • 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Beaver Creek

Communities Also Named Beaver Creek ...

We found 29 communities that are also named Beaver Creek.

There is one other community in South Carolina that is also named Beaver Creek.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of 28 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 25 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In South Carolina ...
    • Kershaw County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Kershaw County and lies 113 miles [181.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Beaver Creek.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Dale County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> 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 2,358 miles [3,794.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
    • Colorado
      • Eagle County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Eagle County and lies 1,356 miles [2,182.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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.<2> 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 351 miles [564.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 127 miles [204.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 155 miles [249.4 km] to the south southwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 102 miles [164.2 km] to the southwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 472 miles [759.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 600 miles [965.6 km] to the north northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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.<2> 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 189 miles [304.2 km]<1> to the north of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Manitoba
      • This Beaver Creek lies 1,360 miles [2,188.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
    • Maryland
      • Washington County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Washington County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 962 miles [1,548.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rock County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Mississippi
      • Madison County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Madison County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Montana
      • Fergus County
      • This Beaver Creek is located in Fergus County and lies 1,632 miles [2,626.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 1,688 miles [2,716.6 km] to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 209 miles [336.4 km] to the east of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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 1,687 miles [2,715 km]<1> to the northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
    • Wisconsin
      • Jackson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> 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 1,621 miles [2,608.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Teton County community of Beaver Creek.
    • Yukon
      • This Beaver Creek lies 3,126 miles [5,030.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Beaver Creek that is located in Anderson 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.

  • Cedarwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Cedarwood is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
  • Five Forks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Five Forks is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
  • Forest Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Forest Park is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
  • Fox Valley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Fox Valley is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Valley
  • Harpers Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Harpers Ridge is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Ridge
  • Heather Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Heather Heights is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Heights
  • Heritage Trace
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Heritage Trace is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Trace
  • Hill and Dale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Hill and Dale is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill and Dale
  • Holly Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Holly Creek is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Creek
  • Kings Court
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Kings Court is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
  • Kingswood Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Kingswood Terrace is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Terrace
  • Long Meadows
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Long Meadows is located in Anderson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Meadows
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Piercetown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Piercetown is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piercetown
    • Pinecrest
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Pinecrest is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest
    • Quail Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Quail Hollow is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
    • Spring Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Spring Park is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Park
    • Summer Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Summer Place is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Place
    • Sweet Gum Trail
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Sweet Gum Trail is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Gum Trail
    • Twin Lakes
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Twin Lakes is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes

How Far From Beaver Creek to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs 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:

  • Anderson, which is the Seat of Anderson County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 99 miles [159.3 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Beaver Creek to Columbia, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 428 miles [688.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 17 days and walking would take 25 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,325 miles [10,179.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,026 miles [11,307.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,905 miles [7,893.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Beaver Creek) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<2>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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek 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.
<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>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.
<5>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.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Beaver Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5901, Longitude: -82.6246       In this case, the coordinates for Beaver Creek have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.248 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.64 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.381 degrees.