Corson County Map, South Dakota
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Corson County, South Dakota
Corson County is way up in north-central South Dakota. It’s right on the North Dakota border. McIntosh is the county seat, but it’s tiny.
This is cattle country with a mixture of ranches and agriculture. A big chunk of the county is part of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
The landscape is rugged and beautiful. The Grand River flows through here. You’ll find some of the darkest night skies around.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Corson County |
| County Seat | McIntosh |
| Population | Approximately 4,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | McIntosh, McLaughlin, Morristown, Wakpala |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 12, U.S. Highway 83 |
| FIPS Code | 46-031 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,530 square miles (2,473 sq mi land, 57 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Sioux County, North Dakota (North), Campbell County (East), Walworth County (Southeast), Dewey County (South), Ziebach County (Southwest), Perkins County (West), Adams County, North Dakota (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MST) |
| State | South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 45°46’N, 101°12’W |
| Etymology | Named after Dighton Corson, a South Dakota Supreme Court judge |
| Major Landmarks | Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Grand River National Grassland |
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