West River
Regional
- Meaning
- South Dakota shorthand for the part west of the Missouri River.
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- Rapid City, South DakotaSource: PBS Dakota Pathways
What does “West River” mean
West River is the South Dakota side where the Missouri River becomes a cultural line, not just a blue one on a map. The phrase usually points toward ranch country, the Black Hills, and a more Western feel.
Where it's used
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