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Perkins County Map, South Dakota

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Perkins County, South Dakota

Perkins Location Map South Dakota

Perkins County sits in the northwestern corner of South Dakota. Wide open spaces define this rural county. Bison once roamed these grasslands freely. Now, cattle graze on the rolling plains.

The county seat is Bison. But this county is mostly known for Lemmon with its unique Petrified Wood Park. It’s a quirky roadside attraction worth seeing.

The locals are tough and used to extreme weather. Agriculture drives the economy. You’ll find some of the friendliest folks around in these parts. The sunsets here are something else.

CategoryDetails
County NamePerkins County
County SeatBison
PopulationApproximately 2,800
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBison, Lemmon, Lodgepole, Meadow, Prairie City
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 12, State Highway 20
FIPS Code46-105
Total Area (Land and Water)2,891 square miles (2,871 sq mi land, 20 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Adams County, North Dakota (North), Corson County (East), Ziebach County (Southeast), Meade County (South), Butte County (Southwest), Harding County (West)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MST)
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45°30’N, 102°30’W
EtymologyNamed after Henry B. Perkins, a former state senator
Major LandmarksLemmon Petrified Park, Shadehill Reservoir, Grand River Museum
WebsitePerkins County Website

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