Map of South Dakota
South Dakota is in the United States. Its capital is Pierre. Explore the labeled map, find its location within the country, or download a blank map and a coloring map for printing.
Where is South Dakota?
The highlighted area shows South Dakota within the United States. The locator uses the national outline; the larger map above provides the detail.
South Dakota: facts and places
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Pierre
- Area
- 199,729 km² (77,116 sq mi)
- Population
- 886,667 (2020)
- Map reference point
- 44.43° N, 97.97° W
Places shown in this area include Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Yankton, Mitchell, Pierre, Mobridge, and Lead. The map selects major settlements from Natural Earth; it does not show every city or town. Pierre is marked separately as the capital.
For county boundaries and county names, see the South Dakota county map on Which County.
Blank map of South Dakota
Use this map without names to practice locating places. The coloring version below uses black outlines on white paper.
South Dakota coloring map
Sources and reuse
Map design: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Country and state outlines and settlements: Natural Earth (public domain). Facts: Wikidata (CC0); population figures use the stated year.
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is in the United States. The location map highlights it within the country; the main map shows its outline and places including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Brookings.
What is the capital of South Dakota?
The capital is Pierre. It is marked with a red star on the labeled map.
Can I print a blank map of South Dakota?
Yes. Download the blank or black-and-white coloring version as PNG, SVG or PDF. The PDF fits US Letter paper and can be scaled to fit A4. Credit Atlas of Maps under CC BY 4.0.
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