Then in the Compromise of 1850, Texas ceded the land that would eventually become the Oklahoma panhandle to the United States government.

[4] The area was known as "No Man's Land" because it belonged to no state or territorial government.

Although at one time competitive, Beaver has become strongly Republican in presidential elections.

[14] In every election since 2000, the Republican presidential candidate has received over 85% of the county's vote.

In the Oklahoma Senate it is part of the 27th district and is represented by Republican Casey Murdock.

Beaver County's economy has largely been based on agriculture since the turn of the 20th century.

Railroads connected the county to agricultural markets and stimulated an influx of new farmers.

Beginning in 1912, the Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railway built a line from Woodward through Gate to Forgan.

[5] The 17,700 acres (7,200 ha) Beaver River WMA provides wildlife, hunting, fishing, boating, and swimming recreation.

[18] The following sites in Beaver County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: