Map of Brown County, South Dakota

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Map of Brown County - Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Brown County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Brown County located in the map, major cities in Brown county, population, areas, and places of interest.

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About Brown County, South Dakota

Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It's county seat is Aberdeen. As per 2020 census, the population of Brown County is 38101 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,713 sq mi (4,437 km2). Brown County was established on 1879.

Brown County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County Seat	Aberdeen
Largest City/Town	Aberdeen
Established	1879
Total Area	1,731 sq mi (4,483 sq km)
Land Area	1,713 sq mi (4,437 sq km)
Water Area	18 sq mi (47 sq km)
Population	38,301 (Census 2020)
Population Density	22.4 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Highways	US 12, US 281, US 212, SD 37
Major Rivers	James River
Neighboring Counties	McPherson County, Marshall County, Day County, Spink County, Edmunds County
Famous For	Northern State University, Aberdeen, agriculture, hunting, regional commerce
Top Attractions	Storybook Land, Wylie Park, Northern State University, Dacotah Prairie Museum
Official Website	Official Website

About Brown County, South Dakota

Brown County is located in northeastern South Dakota in the United States and was established in 1879. The county seat and largest city is Aberdeen. The county is known for agriculture, higher education, pheasant hunting, regional healthcare, and serving as a commercial center for northeastern South Dakota.

Cities and Towns in Brown County, South Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Aberdeen (county seat)	28,495	45.4647°N, 98.4865°W
Groton	1,358	45.4472°N, 98.0987°W
Warner	457	45.3331°N, 98.4929°W
Frederick	199	45.8325°N, 98.5056°W
Claremont	104	45.6664°N, 98.0142°W
Bath	172	45.4597°N, 98.3320°W
Columbia	136	45.6328°N, 98.3118°W

Golf Courses in Brown County, South Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Aberdeen Golf Club	Aberdeen	45.4421°N, 98.5094°W
Lee Park Golf Course	Aberdeen	45.4667°N, 98.4795°W
Rolling Hills Golf Course	Aberdeen	45.4878°N, 98.5332°W
Groton Country Club	Groton	45.4460°N, 98.0932°W

Roads and Highways in Brown County, South Dakota

Major highways connect the county to North Dakota, Minnesota, and central South Dakota.

US Highway 12 - major east-west highway across northern South Dakota
US Highway 281 - north-south route linking Aberdeen with North Dakota and Nebraska
US Highway 212 - regional route serving northeastern South Dakota
South Dakota Highway 37 - highway connecting agricultural communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Brown County

McPherson County (northwest)
Marshall County (northeast)
Day County (east)
Spink County (south)
Edmunds County (west)

What are the Top Attractions in Brown County, South Dakota

The county offers a mix of cultural, educational, and recreational attractions.

Storybook Land - family amusement park inspired by fairy tales and classic stories
Wylie Park - recreation area with camping, trails, zoo attractions, and lakes
Northern State University - public university known for education and athletics
Dacotah Prairie Museum - exhibits covering regional history, agriculture, and pioneer heritage
Aberdeen Aquatic Center - family water recreation facility
Lee Park Golf Course - public golf course in Aberdeen
Presentation College heritage sites - educational and cultural landmarks
Richmond Lake Recreation Area nearby - boating, fishing, and camping destination
Aberdeen Downtown District - shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues
Pheasant hunting areas - popular outdoor sports destination in northeastern South Dakota
Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge nearby - birdwatching and wildlife viewing area
Aberdeen Community Theatre - performing arts and live entertainment venue
Regional agricultural fairs and events - celebrating farming and rural traditions
James River recreation areas - fishing, kayaking, and scenic prairie landscapes

What is the Distance from Brown County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Aberdeen to Watertown (Codington County), South Dakota - 105 mi (169 km)
Aberdeen to Huron (Beadle County), South Dakota - 83 mi (134 km)
Aberdeen to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 175 mi (282 km)
Aberdeen to Pierre (Hughes County), South Dakota - 140 mi (225 km)
Aberdeen to Sioux Falls (Minnehaha County), South Dakota - 201 mi (323 km)
Aberdeen to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 211 mi (340 km)
Aberdeen to Minneapolis (Hennepin County), Minnesota - 299 mi (481 km)
Aberdeen to Rapid City (Pennington County), South Dakota - 352 mi (566 km)
Aberdeen to Omaha (Douglas County), Nebraska - 352 mi (567 km)
Aberdeen to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 251 mi (404 km)
Aberdeen to Kansas City (Jackson County), Missouri - 545 mi (877 km)
Aberdeen to Denver (Denver County), Colorado - 657 mi (1,057 km)

FAQs about Brown County

Where is Brown County located?

Brown County is located in northeastern South Dakota with Aberdeen serving as the county seat.

What is the population of Brown County?

Brown County had a population of 38,301 according to the 2020 United States Census.

What is Brown County known for?

Brown County is known for Aberdeen, Northern State University, agriculture, pheasant hunting, and regional commerce.

What are the major highways in Brown County?

The major highways include US Highway 12, US Highway 281, US Highway 212, and South Dakota Highway 37.

Are there golf courses in Brown County?

Yes, Brown County has several golf facilities including Aberdeen Golf Club and Lee Park Golf Course.

References

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