Beaver Creek Rockshelter
Beaver Creek Rockshelter, Rock shelter in Custer County, United States.
Description
Beaver Creek Rockshelter is a natural stone overhang along a creek, formed by limestone formations that create a protective shelter underneath. The site extends along the waterway with visible geological layers.
History
The site shows evidence of human settlement spanning thousands of years, documented through artifacts found in distinct layers. These layers reveal how people used this location over long periods.
Culture
Archaeological materials found here show evidence of Native American presence, including tools and objects that reveal how people used this sheltered space. The site records centuries of human activity in this protected location.
Practical
The location is accessible via marked trails that pass through the site and display information about geological and archaeological features. Visitors should allow time to examine the layers and formations carefully.
Did you know?
The layering at this site preserves a detailed record of how human settlement patterns changed in the Black Hills region across different time periods. This complete geological record is rarely found elsewhere.
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