Meade County Map, South Dakota
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Meade County, South Dakota
Meade County sprawls across western South Dakota, from the Black Hills to the prairie. It’s actually one of the biggest counties east of the Mississippi.
Sturgis sits in the southwest end, famous for its motorcycle rally. The rally brings in nearly half a million bikers each August. But most of the year, it’s pretty quiet.
Fort Meade, an old cavalry outpost, gave the county its name. Bear Butte looms on the eastern horizon. It’s sacred to many Native American tribes. Ranching is still a way of life here. The Belle Fourche River cuts through the county.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Meade County |
| County Seat | Sturgis |
| Population | Approximately 33,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sturgis, Black Hawk, Summerset, Piedmont, Faith, Union Center |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 212, State Highway 34 |
| FIPS Code | 46-093 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,483 square miles (3,471 sq mi land, 12 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Perkins County (North), Ziebach County (East), Haakon County (Southeast), Pennington County (South), Lawrence County (Southwest), Butte County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MST) |
| State | South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 44°25’N, 102°46’W |
| Etymology | Named after George Meade, a General during the Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Bear Butte State Park, Fort Meade Recreation Area |
| Website | Meade County Website |
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