Fall River County Map, South Dakota
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Fall River County, South Dakota
Fall River County is in the southwestern corner of South Dakota. Hot Springs, the county seat, lives up to its name with warm mineral springs. Ranching’s big business here.
The landscape shifts from prairie to pine-covered hills at Black Hills National Forest. Angostura Reservoir brings in boaters and fishermen The Mammoth Site is in this county, which is a paleontologist’s dream.
Overall, Fall River County has a bit of everything. It even has a wild horse sanctuary. Historians love exploring the old frontier towns. It’s the kind of place that grows on you.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Fall River County |
| County Seat | Hot Springs |
| Population | Approximately 7,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hot Springs, Edgemont, Oelrichs, Oral |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 18, U.S. Highway 385 |
| FIPS Code | 46-047 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,749 square miles (1,740 sq mi land, 9 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Custer County (North), Oglala Lakota County (East), Dawes County, Nebraska (Southeast), Sioux County, Nebraska (South), Niobrara County, Wyoming (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MST) |
| State | South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43°18’N, 103°29’W |
| Etymology | Named after the Fall River, which runs through the county |
| Major Landmarks | Wind Cave National Park, Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, Mammoth Site of Hot Springs |
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