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Harding County Map, South Dakota

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Harding County, South Dakota

Harding Location Map South Dakota

Harding County is way out in the northwest corner of South Dakota. It’s so big in area that it’s larger than the state of Rhode Island or Delaware.

Buffalo is the county seat. Yep, that’s the name of the town. If you’re into history, check out the Slim Buttes battlefield site from the Great Sioux War. It’s east of Buffalo.

The land is mostly grasslands and badlands. But there aren’t many people. Just about 1,300 call it home. Ranching is huge here. Oil too. They’ve got some of the darkest night skies in the country. Perfect for stargazing.

CategoryDetails
County NameHarding County
County SeatBuffalo
PopulationApproximately 1,200
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBuffalo, Camp Crook, Ludlow, Redig
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 85
FIPS Code46-063
Total Area (Land and Water)2,678 square miles (2,673 sq mi land, 5 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Bowman County, North Dakota (North), Adams County, North Dakota (Northeast), Perkins County (East), Butte County (South), Carter County, Montana (West), Fallon County, Montana (Northwest)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MST)
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45°35’N, 103°29’W
EtymologyNamed after John A. Harding, a state legislator
Major LandmarksSlim Buttes, Custer National Forest, Harding County Courthouse

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