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One well known land feature in Rapid City, South Dakota is the low mountain ridge, called the Dakota Hogback, that separates the eastern and western parts of the city. Dinosaur Park is located on top of this ridge.
Another well known land feature in Rapid City is Canyon Lake, formed by the Canyon Lake Dam on Rapid Creek. The Canyon Lake Dam became clogged with debris and failed, contributing to the 1972 Black Hills Flood (also known as the Rapid City Flood). Since 1972, much of Rapid Creek's flood plain has become a series of parks, arboretums, and bike trails.
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What are some famous zoos in South Dakota?
The answer depends on what you define as famous.Probably the most well known zoo in South Dakota is the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Other well known zoos in South Dakota are:Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, SDBear Country USA near Rapid CityReptile Gardens near Rapid City
Are there diamonds in South Dakota?
South Dakota is not known for its diamonds.
What is nickname for a person from South Dakota?
A person from South Dakota is known as a South Dakotan.
When was Rapid City SD founded?
Rapid City (originally known as "Hay Camp") was founded in 1876. It grew from the influx of vistors to the Black Hills region of South Dakota after discovery of gold in 1874.
Does South Dakota have swamps?
Yes, South Dakota has wetlands. Wetlands are also known as marshes, sloughs, swamps, bogs, and potholes. In South Dakota they are generally known as sloughs and may be dry for long periods of the year.
What state is known as the Mount Rushmore State?
South Dakota is known as the Mount Rushmore State.
What makes South Dakota special?
There are many things that make South Dakota special. The most well known is Mount Rushmore National Memorial. There is also Badlands National Park and the Black Hills National Forest. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is probably the most well known of many South Dakota events. Mitchell is home to the World's Only Corn Palace. Aberdeen has Storybook Land and Storybook Island is located in Rapid City.
What are Dakotas?
There are several definitions of "Dakotas". The Dakota are a North American Indian tribe, also known as Sioux. Dakota is a Siouan language spoken by the Dakota and the Assiniboin Indians. Dakota was the name of a US Territory which became the US states of North Dakota and South Dakota. Collectively, North Dakota and South Dakota are known as "the Dakotas".
What are the common spiders in South Dakota?
This article (see Related Links) contains a list of species known to occur in South Dakota.
What are the name for South Dakota's residents?
People who live in or are from South Dakota are called South Dakotans.
What is Sioux Falls known for?
It is the largest city in South Dakota, the junction of South Dakota's two Interstate Hiighways and a former giiant in the meat packing industry.
Which US state is known as the coyote state?
South Dakota is known as the coyote state.
