[1] Held in April, "Cow Chip" brings attention from nearby cities with a parade, carnival, and cowchip throwing.

The Federal government never recognized the proposed Territory, but Beaver City remained the center of business and law enforcement for the area.

In 1880, Jim Lane built a house on the south side of Beaver Creek, that also served as a general store, saloon, hotel, and restaurant.

One such event occurred early in Beaver's history, and flooded Main Street, where many of the businesses had been built.

Another street, Douglas, had already been built, running south up a hill from the river, where the businesses relocated to prevent a recurrence.

[1] The population grew to 112 in 1900, the main reason for its existence was to support cattle ranches located in the Panhandle area.

The Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad (BME) was built to connect to the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, a.k.a.

[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

Beaver experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cool, dry winters and hot, much wetter summers.

Supporting these industries were such businesses as two banks, oil field suppliers, a hospital, a nursing home and two medical clinics.

[17] The Beaver Municipal Airport is located at the southern end of town, at coordinates 036° 47' 52.44"N 100° 31' 36.84"W. The FAA Identifier is K44, and it has two runways used primarily for general aviation.

[19][20] The Jones & Plummer Trail Museum offers a glimpse into the early days in and around the town through displays of historical artifacts and prototype rooms.

[21] NRHP-listed sites include the Beaver County Courthouse, the Presbyterian Church, and the Lane Cabin at Main Street and Avenue C.