Map of Brule County, South Dakota

Brule County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,247. Its county seat is Chamberlain.

Brule County overview:
Name:Brule County
FIPS code:46-015
State:South Dakota
Founded:1875
Named for:Brulé subtribe of Lakota people
Seat:Chamberlain
Largest city:Chamberlain
Total Area:846 sq mi (2,190 km²)
Land Area:817 sq mi (2,120 km²)
Total Population:5,247
Population Density:6.2/sq mi (2.4/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.brulecounty.org

Brule County location map. Where is Brule County?

Brule County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Brule County.
Location of Brule County in the the United States.
Brule County location on the South Dakota map. Where is Brule County.
Location of Brule County in South Dakota.

History

Brule County was created on January 14, 1875, of territory partitioned from Charles Mix County. Its governing structure was also created at that time. However, in May 1875, Brule County was withdrawn from settlement, by order of US President Grant. This order was later annulled, and the organization of Brule County governing structure was completed in September 1879.

On March 9, 1883, the area of Brule County was slightly increased by an addition of former Buffalo County lands. The total area of Brule County was further increased on June 4, 1891, when American Island (in the Missouri River) was attached to the county (from the Sioux Reservation). Its boundaries have remained unchanged since that date.

Brule County Road Map

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Street map of Brule County, South Dakota. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Brule Countypolitical map.

Geography

The Missouri River flows southward along the western boundary line of Brule County. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, partially dedicated to agriculture. The county has a total area of 846 square miles (2,190 km), of which 817 square miles (2,120 km) is land and 29 square miles (75 km) (3.5%) is water.

Major highways

  • Interstate 90
  • South Dakota Highway 45
  • South Dakota Highway 50

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

  • Boyer State Game Production Area
  • Brule Bottom State Game Production Area
  • Burning Brule State Game Production Area
  • Chain lake State Game Production Area
  • Chamberlain State Game Production Area
  • Elm Creek State Game Production Area
  • Elm Creek State Lakeside Use Area
  • Hoover State Game Production Area
  • Kimball State Game Production Area
  • Lake Sixteen State Game Production Area

Lakes

  • Lake Francis Case (part)
  • Red Lake

Brule County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Brule County, South Dakota
Brule County Topo map.

Brule County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Brule County, South Dakota
Brule County satellite map.

Brule County Outline Map

Outline Map of Brule County, South Dakota
Brule County outline map.
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