Douglas 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 Armour. The county was established in 1873 and organized in 1882. It is named for Stephen Douglas, Illinois political figure.
| Name: | Douglas County |
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| FIPS code: | 46-043 |
| State: | South Dakota |
| Founded: | 1873 |
| Named for: | Stephen A. Douglas |
| Seat: | Armour |
| Largest city: | Armour |
| Total Area: | 434 sq mi (1,120 km²) |
| Land Area: | 432 sq mi (1,120 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,835 |
| Population Density: | 6.5/sq mi (2.5/km²) |
| Website: | douglas.sdcounties.org |
Douglas County location map. Where is Douglas County?
Douglas County Road Map
Geography
The terrain of Douglas County consists of rolling hills, mostly dedicated to agriculture. The county’s highest point is on its southwestern boundary, toward the SW corner, at 1,677′ (511m) ASL. The terrain slopes to the east. The county has a total area of 434 square miles (1,120 km), of which 432 square miles (1,120 km) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km) (0.4%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in South Dakota by area.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 18
- U.S. Highway 281
- South Dakota Highway 44
- South Dakota Highway 50
Adjacent counties
- Aurora County – north
- Davison County – northeast
- Hutchinson County – east
- Charles Mix County – southwest
Lakes
- Corsica Lake
Douglas County Topographic Map
Douglas County Satellite Map
Douglas County Outline Map
