Map of Hanson County, South Dakota

Hanson County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,461. Its county seat is Alexandria. The county was founded in 1871 and organized in 1873. It was named for Joseph R. Hanson, clerk of the first legislature.

Hanson County is part of the Mitchell, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county is somewhat unique among those in the United States in that there are no officially registered airports within the county borders.

Hanson County overview:
Name:Hanson County
FIPS code:46-061
State:South Dakota
Founded:1873
Named for:Joseph R. Hanson
Seat:Alexandria
Largest city:Alexandria
Total Area:434.5 sq mi (1,125 km²)
Land Area:435.4 sq mi (1,128 km²)
Total Population:3,461
Population Density:8.0/sq mi (3.1/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.hansoncounty.net

Hanson County location map. Where is Hanson County?

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

Hanson County Road Map

Hanson CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Hanson County, South Dakota. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Geography

The terrain of Hanson County consists of low rolling hills; its area is mostly devoted to agriculture. The James River flows southeastward through the lower western part of the county. The terrain slopes toward the river basin on both sides, and generally gently slopes to the south.

Hanson county has a total area of 435.3 square miles (1,127 km), of which 434.5 square miles (1,125 km) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km) (0.2%) is water. It is the third-smallest county in South Dakota by area.

Major highways

  • Interstate 90
  • South Dakota Highway 25
  • South Dakota Highway 38
  • South Dakota Highway 42
  • South Dakota Highway 262

Adjacent counties

Hanson County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Hanson County, South Dakota
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Hanson County Satellite Map

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

Hanson County Outline Map

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