South Dakota County Maps

🗺️ South Dakota County Map – With Names and Blank Outline

Explore our detailed South Dakota County Map, featuring all 66 counties across the Mount Rushmore State. From the rolling plains of the east to the rugged Badlands and Black Hills in the west, South Dakota’s counties highlight the state’s natural beauty and history.

This page includes two versions of the map — one labeled with county names and one blank outline map that’s ideal for learning, classroom activities, and custom designs.

📍 South Dakota County Map with Names

The labeled South Dakota map shows all county names and boundaries clearly. It’s perfect for:

  • Students and teachers learning U.S. geography
  • Travelers and researchers exploring South Dakota regions
  • Visualizing county-level data and trends

Major counties include Minnehaha County, home to Sioux Falls; Pennington County, where Rapid City and Mount Rushmore are located; and Brown County, known for its rich agricultural lands.

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🗒️ Blank South Dakota County Outline Map

The blank South Dakota county map displays only the borders, without any county names. It’s ideal for:

  • Classroom map labeling exercises
  • Coloring and quiz activities
  • Custom projects and printable study sheets

This version helps visualize county shapes, locations, and how they fit across the state.

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📚 About South Dakota Counties

South Dakota became a U.S. state in 1889 and is divided into 66 counties. Many county names reflect Native American heritage, early settlers, and natural features.

Quick facts:

  • Largest county (by area): Meade County
  • Smallest county (by area): Clay County
  • Most populous county: Minnehaha County
  • Least populous county: Jones County

🧭 Neighboring States

South Dakota borders North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana — making it a central hub of the Great Plains region.

🧾 South Dakota Counties and Population

Below is a full list of South Dakota’s 66 counties with their 2025 estimated populations.

CountyPopulation (2025 est.)
Aurora County2,700
Beadle County19,800
Bennett County3,400
Bon Homme County7,000
Brookings County36,500
Brown County39,200
Brule County5,600
Buffalo County2,000
Butte County11,000
Campbell County1,300
Charles Mix County9,300
Clark County3,600
Clay County15,400
Codington County29,500
Corson County3,800
Custer County9,500
Davison County21,200
Day County5,100
Deuel County4,400
Dewey County5,700
Douglas County2,800
Edmunds County3,900
Fall River County6,800
Faulk County2,200
Grant County7,100
Gregory County4,300
Haakon County1,900
Hamlin County6,700
Hand County3,000
Hanson County3,500
Harding County1,300
Hughes County18,000
Hutchinson County7,300
Hyde County1,300
Jackson County3,200
Jerauld County2,000
Jones County950
Kingsbury County5,200
Lake County13,900
Lawrence County27,000
Lincoln County79,000
Lyman County3,900
Marshall County4,600
McCook County6,100
McPherson County2,400
Meade County32,500
Mellette County2,100
Miner County2,200
Minnehaha County213,000
Moody County6,800
Oglala Lakota County15,200
Pennington County117,000
Perkins County2,700
Potter County2,300
Roberts County10,000
Sanborn County2,400
Shannon County—
Spink County6,300
Stanley County3,100
Sully County1,400
Todd County9,900
Tripp County5,100
Turner County9,500
Union County17,700
Walworth County5,200
Yankton County23,800
Ziebach County2,600

Population estimates are based on 2025 U.S. Census projections and state demographic data.

🧠 Frequently Asked Questions About the South Dakota County Map

How many counties are in South Dakota?
There are 66 counties in South Dakota.

Which is the most populous county?
Minnehaha County, which includes Sioux Falls.

Which county is the largest by area?
Meade County in western South Dakota.

What is the smallest county?
Clay County is the smallest in area, while Jones County has the smallest population.

What is the blank map used for?
It’s great for educational labeling, quizzes, and printable worksheets.

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