Map of Yankton County, South Dakota

Yankton County overview:
Name:Yankton County
FIPS code:46-135
State:South Dakota
Founded:April 10, 1862
Named for:Yankton Sioux
Seat:Yankton
Largest city:Yankton
Total Area:532 sq mi (1,380 km²)
Land Area:521 sq mi (1,350 km²)
Total Population:23,310
Population Density:44/sq mi (17/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.yankton.sd.us

Yankton County location map. Where is Yankton County?

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

Yankton County Road Map

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Street map of Yankton County, South Dakota. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Geography

Yankton County lies on the south side of South Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of Nebraska (across the Missouri River). The Missouri flows eastward along the county’s south border. The James River flows south-southeastward through the west central portion of the county, discharging into the Missouri near the midpoint of the county’s south line. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, carved by creeks and drainages, hosting several lakes and ponds. The area is devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and the east. Its highest point is 1,473′ (449m) ASL, on the eastern portion of its north boundary line. The county has a total area of 532 square miles (1,380 km), of which 521 square miles (1,350 km) is land and 11 square miles (28 km) (2.1%) is water.

Lewis & Clark Lake, a popular regional tourist and recreational destination is found in the southwestern part of the county.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 81
  • South Dakota Highway 46
  • South Dakota Highway 50
  • South Dakota Highway 52
  • South Dakota Highway 153
  • South Dakota Highway 314

Airports

  • Chan Gurney Municipal Airport

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

  • Chief White Crane State Recreation Area
  • Dakota Territorial Capitol Building/Riverside Park
  • Diede Waterfowl Production Area
  • Edelman Waterfowl Production Area
  • Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
  • Hansen Waterfowl Production Area
  • Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area
  • Missouri National Recreational River (part)
  • Pierson Ranch State Recreation Area

Lakes and Reservoirs

  • Beaver Lake
  • Guthmiller Lake
  • Lake Yankton
  • Lewis and Clark Lake (part)
  • Marindahl Lake

Yankton County Topographic Map

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

Satellite Map of Yankton County, South Dakota
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Yankton County Outline Map

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