South Dakota Location Map

The exact geographical position of the state is clearly indicated in the South Dakota Location Map. Located in the western front of the north-central part of the United States of America, South Dakota encompasses total area of 199,730 square kilometer. The state covers total land area of 196,715 square kilometer and total inland water area of 3,015 square kilometer. South Dakota shares its northern border with North Dakota, eastern border with Iowa and Minnesota, southern border with Nebraska and western border with Montana and Wyoming. The total length of the boundary of South Dakota is 2,118 kilometer. South Dakota is stretched at a length of 610 kilometer in its east-west direction and 394 kilometer in its north-south direction. The highest point of the state is Harney Peak which is placed at an altitude of 7,242 feet. Situated at 966 feet, the Big Stone Lake is the lowest point of the State of South Dakota. The South Dakota State Map points out the several rivers flowing through the state. Some of the prominent rivers that drain the state are James River, Cheyenne River, White River and Missouri River. Lewis and Clark Lake, Oahe Lake and Francis Case Lake are few of the notable lakes of the state.