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South Dakota is situated in the north-central United States, and is considered to be a part of the Midwest by the U.S. Census Bureau, [1] although the Great Plains region also covers the state. Additionally, the culture, economy, and geography of western South Dakota has more in common with the West than the Midwest.
South Dakota is in the north-central United States, and is considered a part of the Midwest by the U.S. Census Bureau; [52] it is also part of the Great Plains region. The culture, economy, and geography of western South Dakota have more in common with the West than the Midwest.
The oldest rocks in South Dakota date to the Archean eon of the Precambrian, over 2.5 billion years ago.The Archean crystalline basement rock formed with the intrusion of the Little Elk and Bear Mountain granites, with interceding periods of volcanic activity, mountain building and shale deposition.
South Dakota is the 17th most extensive, but the 5th least populous, and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. Once the southern portion of the Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a population of 159,000, is ...
Pages in category "Geography of South Dakota" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Geography of McCook County, South Dakota (3 C, 1 P) Geography of McPherson County, South Dakota (2 C) Geography of Meade County, South Dakota (3 C, 9 P)
South Dakota is named after the Dakota Sioux tribe, which comprises a large portion of the population — with nine reservations currently in the state — and has historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the 17th-largest by area, but the fifth-least populous, and the fifth-least densely populated of the 50 United States.
South Dakota National Natural Landmarks (clickable map) Name Image Date Location County Ownership Description Ancient River Warren Channel: 1965: Grant: