Map of Custer County, South Dakota

Custer County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 8,318. Its county seat is Custer. The county was created in 1875, and was organized in 1877.

Custer County overview:
Name:Custer County
FIPS code:46-033
State:South Dakota
Founded:1875
Named for:George Armstrong Custer
Seat:Custer
Largest city:Custer
Total Area:1,559 sq mi (4,040 km²)
Land Area:1,557 sq mi (4,030 km²)
Total Population:8,318
Population Density:5.3/sq mi (2.1/km²)
Time zone:UTC−7 (Mountain)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−6 (MDT)
Website:www.custercountysd.com

Custer County location map. Where is Custer County?

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

Custer County Road Map

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

Geography

Custer County lies on the west line of South Dakota. Its west boundary line abuts the east boundary line of the state of Wyoming. The Cheyenne River flows northeastward along the upper portion of the county’s east boundary. Battle Creek flows southeastward in the upper eastern part of the county, discharging into Cheyenne River along the county’s northeastern boundary line. Spring Creek flows northeastward through the upper eastern part of the county, discharging into the river just north of the county border. The county terrain is mountainous, especially its western portion. The terrain slopes to the east; its lowest point is its NE corner at 2,461′ (750m) above sea level (ASL). Its highest point is a mountain crest along the north boundary line, at 6,657′ (2029m) ASL.

Custer County has a total area of 1,559 square miles (4,040 km), of which 1,557 square miles (4,030 km) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km) (0.1%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 16
  • U.S. Highway 385
  • U.S. Highway 16A
  • South Dakota Highway 36
  • South Dakota Highway 40
  • South Dakota Highway 79
  • South Dakota Highway 87
  • South Dakota Highway 89

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

  • Black Hills National Forest (part)
    • Black Elk Wilderness (part)
  • Buffalo Gap National Grassland (part)
  • Custer State Park
  • Jewel Cave National Monument
  • Wind Cave National Park

Custer County Topographic Map

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

Custer County Satellite Map

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

Custer County Outline Map

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