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South Dakota Highway 20
South Dakota Highway 20 (SD 20) is a state highway in northern South Dakota, United States, that connects the Montana state line, west-southwest of Camp Crook, with the Minnesota state line, east-southeast of Revillo, via Buffalo, Bison, Timber Lake, Mobridge, Selby, and Watertown. From Mobridge to the Walworth–Potter county line, this highway is part of the Lewis and Clark Trail. From about Timber Lake to just west of Mobridge, this highway is part of the Native American Scenic Byway. From the Montana state line to Camp Crook, the highway is a dirt road. SD 20 is composed of two disconnected segments. The longer western segment extends from Montana to Watertown. The much-shorter eastern segment extends from west of South Shore to Minnesota. However, the South Dakota Department of Transportation previously indicated that SD 20 followed US 212, US 81, and Interstate 29 (I-29) between the two segments. SD 20 originally ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Dakota
South Dakota (; Sioux: , ) is a U.S. state in the North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who comprise a large portion of the population with nine reservations currently in the state and have historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the 5th least populous, and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. They are the 39th and 40th states admitted to the union; President Benjamin Harrison shuffled the statehood papers before signing them so that no one could tell which became a state first. Pierre is the state capital, and Sioux Falls, with a population of about 192,200, is South Dakota's largest city. South Dakota is bordered by the states of North D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perkins County, South Dakota
Perkins County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,835. Its county seat is Bison. The county was established in 1908 and organized in 1909. It was named for Sturgis, South Dakota, official Henry E. Perkins. Geography Perkins County lies on the north edge of South Dakota. Its north boundary line abuts the south boundary line of the state of North Dakota. The Grand River flows eastward through the upper part of the county, and the Moreau River flows eastward through the lower part of the county. Shadehill Reservoir is a large impoundment on the Grand River in the county. Perkins County terrain consists of semi-arid rolling hills, carved by drainage creeks, sparsely dedicated to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the east; its highest point is on its lower west boundary line, at 3,097' (944m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.7%) is water. It is the second-largest county by area in South Dakot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timber Lake, South Dakota
Timber Lake (Lakota: ''blečháŋ''; "Tree Lake") is a city in and the county seat of Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 509 at the 2020 census. History Timber Lake was founded in 1910 with the arrival of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad into the area. Despite the name, very few trees grew at the lake near the town site. During drought, the lake is a mere mudhole. Geography and climate Timber Lake is located at (45.428682, -101.074606). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Timber Lake has been assigned the ZIP code 57656 and the FIPS place code 63629. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 443 people, 179 households, and 110 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 208 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 51.5% White, 43.1% Native American, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bison, South Dakota
Bison is a town in and the county seat of Perkins County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 302 at the 2020 census. History Bison was platted in 1907, and named after the American bison which were once numerous in the area. A post office has been in operation at Bison since 1907. Bison was declared county seat in 1908. Geography Bison is located approximately six miles south of the South Fork of the Grand River and near the headwaters of Thunder Butte Creek. It is just south of the Grand River National Grassland. of the Grand River National Grassland According to the , the town has a total area of , all land. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Highway
A state highway, state road, or state route (and the equivalent provincial highway, provincial road, or provincial route) is usually a road that is either ''numbered'' or ''maintained'' by a sub-national state or province. A road numbered by a state or province falls below numbered national highways (Canada being a notable exception to this rule) in the hierarchy (route numbers are used to aid navigation, and may or may not indicate ownership or maintenance). Roads maintained by a state or province include both nationally numbered highways and un-numbered state highways. Depending on the state, "state highway" may be used for one meaning and "state road" or "state route" for the other. In some countries such as New Zealand, the word "state" is used in its sense of a sovereign state or country. By this meaning a state highway is a road maintained and numbered by the national government rather than local authorities. Countries Australia Australia's State Route system covers u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant County, South Dakota
Grant County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,556. The county seat is Milbank. The county was founded in 1873 and organized in 1878. It is named for Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. Geography Grant County lies on the east side of South Dakota. Its east boundary line abuts the west boundary line of the state of Minnesota. The terrain consists of rolling hills, sloping to the northeast. The area is largely devoted to agriculture. The highest point of the terrain is on the county's south boundary line, towards its southwest corner, at 2,014' (614m) ASL. Grant County has a total area of , of which is land and (0.9%) is water. The lowest point in the state of South Dakota is located on Big Stone Lake at Big Stone City in Grant County, adjacent to Ortonville, Minnesota, where the lake flows into the Minnesota River. Major highways * Interstate 29 * U.S. Route 12 * U.S. Route 81 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Codington County, South Dakota
Codington County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 28,325. Its county seat is Watertown. The county was created in 1877 and organized in 1878. It is named for Rev. George S. S. Codington, Dakota Territory legislator. Codington County comprises the Watertown, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Codington County terrain consists of rolling hills dotted with lakes and ponds, especially in the southwest portion. The land is largely devoted to agriculture. The terrain is higher on the county's east and west sides, and generally slopes to the south. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (4.0%) is water. Major highways * Interstate 29 * U.S. Highway 81 * U.S. Highway 212 * South Dakota Highway 20 * South Dakota Highway 20P Adjacent counties * Grant County - northeast * Deuel County - southeast * Hamlin County - south * Clark County - west * Day County - northwest Protect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clark County, South Dakota
Clark County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,837. Its county seat is Clark. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1881. It was named for Newton Clark, a Dakota Territory legislator in 1873. Geography Clark County terrain consists of rolling hills, dotted with lakes and ponds especially in the east central portion. The area is mostly devoted to agriculture. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.0%) is water. Major highways * U.S. Highway 212 * South Dakota Highway 20 * South Dakota Highway 25 * South Dakota Highway 28 Adjacent counties * Day County - north * Codington County - east * Hamlin County - southeast * Kingsbury County - south * Beadle County - southwest * Spink County - west Protected areas * Christopherson State Public Shooting Area * Dry Lake Number Two State Public Shooting Area * Fordham State Public Shooting Area * McPeek State Public Shooting Area * Stairs Slou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spink County, South Dakota
Spink County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,361. Its county seat is Redfield. The county was created in 1873, and was organized in 1879 within Dakota Territory. Geography The terrain of Spink County consists of rolling hills, dedicated to agriculture. The James River flows southerly through the central portion of the county. The terrain slopes to the south; its highest point is in its northeast corner, at 1,424' (434m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.4%) is water. Major highways * U.S. Highway 212 * U.S. Highway 281 * South Dakota Highway 20 * South Dakota Highway 26 * South Dakota Highway 28 * South Dakota Highway 37 Protected area * Fisher Grove State Park Adjacent counties * Brown County - north * Day County - northeast * Clark County - east * Beadle County - south * Hand County - southwest * Faulk County - west Lakes * Alkali Lake * Cottonwood Lake * Twin Lakes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faulk County, South Dakota
Faulk County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,125. Its county seat is Faulkton. The county was founded in 1873 and organized in 1883. It is named for Andrew Jackson Faulk, the third Governor of Dakota Territory. Geography The terrain of Faulk County consists of low rolling hills, largely devoted to agriculture, sloping to the east. The highest point of the terrain is the county's SW corner, at 1,916' (584m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (2.4%) is water. Major highways * U.S. Highway 212 * South Dakota Highway 20 * South Dakota Highway 45 * South Dakota Highway 47 Adjacent counties * Edmunds County – north * Brown County – northeast * Spink County – east * Hand County – south * Hyde County – southwest * Potter County – west Protected areas * Lake Faulkton State Game Refuge * Ingalls State Game Production Area * Gerkin State Game Production Area & Wildlife Refuge * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potter County, South Dakota
Potter County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,472. Its county seat is Gettysburg. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1883. Geography The Missouri River flows southward along the west boundary line of Potter County. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, mostly devoted to agriculture. The county generally slopes to the south, although the western portion slopes into the river valley. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (4.2%) is water. The eastern portion of South Dakota's counties (48 of 66) observe Central Time; the western counties (18 of 66) observe Mountain Time. Potter County is the westernmost of the SD counties to observe Central Time. Major highways * U.S. Highway 83 * U.S. Highway 212 * South Dakota Highway 20 * South Dakota Highway 47 * South Dakota Highway 1804 Adjacent counties * Walworth County - north * Edmunds County - northeast * Faulk County - east * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walworth County, South Dakota
Walworth County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,315. Its county seat is Selby. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1883. It is named for Walworth County, Wisconsin. Geography The Missouri River flows southward along the county's west boundary line. Swan Creek flows west-northwest through the county's SW corner, discharging into the Missouri. The county's terrain consists of semi-arid rolling hills, carved by drainages and gullies. Most of the area is devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and east, although the western portion of the county drops westward into the Missouri River valley. The county's highest point is on the eastern portion of its north boundary line, at 1,982' (604m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (4.8%) is water. The eastern portion of South Dakota's counties (48 of 66) observe Central Time; the western counties (18 of 66) observe Mountain Tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
