McCook County Map, South Dakota
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McCook County, South Dakota
McCook County is in southeast South Dakota, just east of the James River. It’s prime farming country, with fields of corn, soybeans. Salem serves as the county seat.
The population has been slowly shrinking for decades, but those who stay are fiercely loyal to their communities. You can still catch an old-school demolition derby at the county fair each summer.
Vermillion Creek meanders through the countryside. The wind never seems to stop blowing. Main Street in Canistota looks like it’s barely changed since the 1950s.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | McCook County |
| County Seat | Salem |
| Population | Approximately 5,800 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Salem, Montrose, Canistota, Spencer |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 90, State Highway 42 |
| FIPS Code | 46-087 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 577 square miles (575 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lake County (Northeast), Minnehaha County (East), Turner County (Southeast), Hutchinson County (Southwest), Hanson County (West), Miner County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43°40’N, 97°22’W |
| Etymology | Named after Edwin S. McCook, a brigadier general during the Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | McCook County Courthouse, Lake Vermillion Recreation Area, Spencer Dam |
| Website | McCook County Website |
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