Lake County Map, South Dakota
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Lake County, South Dakota
The name says it all. Lakes are everywhere in this part of South Dakota. Lake Madison. Lake Herman. Brant Lake. They’re all here.
Lake County is situated in the eastern part of the state with Madison as the county seat. Home to Dakota State University, tech has become big here.
But equally so is agriculture. About 13,000 people live in Lake County. Summers are for the lakes. Fishing. Boating. Swimming. Winters? Well, they find ways to keep busy. Ice fishing and basketball are popular.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lake County |
| County Seat | Madison |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Madison, Wentworth, Ramona, Nunda |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 81, State Highway 34 |
| FIPS Code | 46-079 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 575 square miles (563 sq mi land, 12 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Brookings County (Northeast), Moody County (East), Minnehaha County (Southeast), McCook County (Southwest), Miner County (West), Kingsbury County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 44°00’N, 97°07’W |
| Etymology | Named for the abundance of lakes in the county |
| Major Landmarks | Prairie Village, Lake Herman State Park, Dakota State University |
| Website | Lake County Website |
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