Big Beaver, Organized hamlet at Highways 18 and 34 junction, Saskatchewan, Canada
Big Beaver is an organized hamlet in Saskatchewan located at the junction of Highways 18 and 34, sitting near the Big Muddy Badlands. The settlement features scattered rural dwellings surrounded by open grasslands and rolling terrain typical of this part of the province.
Big Beaver developed as a waypoint along major prairie routes where two highways intersect in Saskatchewan. The hamlet has maintained its modest character since its early days as a rural stopping place.
The community earned recognition in popular music when Warren Zevon mentioned it in 'Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song)' featuring David Letterman.
The hamlet sits directly on a major highway junction making it easy to locate and access from main routes. A nearby regional park provides camping and picnic facilities for those passing through the area.
The hamlet maintains a consistent population of exactly 10 residents across multiple census periods, demonstrating remarkable demographic stability.
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