Custer County Map, South Dakota

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

Map of Custer County, South Dakota

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About Custer County, South Dakota

Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It's county seat is Custer. As per 2020 census, the population of Custer County is 8609 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,558 sq mi (4,035 km2). Custer County was established on 1875.

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About Custer County, South Dakota

Custer County is located in southwestern South Dakota in the United States and was established in 1875. The county seat and largest city is Custer. The county is known for the Black Hills, scenic mountain landscapes, wildlife, tourism, and outdoor recreation destinations including Custer State Park.

Cities and Towns in Custer County, South Dakota

Golf Courses in Custer County, South Dakota

Roads and Highways in Custer County, South Dakota

Major highways connect the county to the Black Hills region, Wyoming, and western South Dakota attractions.

• US Highway 16 - scenic route through the Black Hills connecting Rapid City and Wyoming
• US Highway 385 - major north-south route through the Black Hills National Forest
• South Dakota Highway 36 - regional highway serving recreation and tourism destinations
• South Dakota Highway 87 - scenic route including the Needles Highway

What are Neighboring Counties of Custer County

• Pennington County (north)
• Fall River County (south)
• Oglala Lakota County (east)
• Weston County, Wyoming (west)
• Niobrara County, Wyoming (southwest)

What are the Top Attractions in Custer County, South Dakota

The county offers a mix of mountain scenery, wildlife, and world-famous tourist attractions.

• Custer State Park - one of the largest state parks in the United States with bison herds and scenic drives
• Crazy Horse Memorial - massive mountain carving honoring Lakota leader Crazy Horse
• Needles Highway - scenic mountain road featuring tunnels and granite spires
• Jewel Cave National Monument - one of the longest cave systems in the world
• Black Hills National Forest - hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing destination
• Mount Rushmore National Memorial nearby - iconic presidential mountain sculpture
• Sylvan Lake - boating, kayaking, hiking, and photography hotspot
• Wildlife Loop Road - famous for viewing bison, elk, deer, and wild burros
• Wind Cave National Park nearby - cave tours and prairie wildlife habitats
• Historic downtown Custer - shops, restaurants, and western heritage attractions
• Mickelson Trail - biking and hiking trail through the Black Hills
• French Creek recreation areas - fishing and scenic outdoor destinations
• Rock climbing and hiking trails - outdoor adventure throughout the Black Hills
• Annual Buffalo Roundup - major tourism and cultural event in Custer State Park

What is the Distance from Custer County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

• Custer to Rapid City (Pennington County), South Dakota - 40 mi (64 km)
• Custer to Hot Springs (Fall River County), South Dakota - 27 mi (43 km)
• Custer to Deadwood (Lawrence County), South Dakota - 67 mi (108 km)
• Custer to Spearfish (Lawrence County), South Dakota - 83 mi (134 km)
• Custer to Chadron (Dawes County), Nebraska - 83 mi (134 km)
• Custer to Casper (Natrona County), Wyoming - 217 mi (349 km)
• Custer to Pierre (Hughes County), South Dakota - 210 mi (338 km)
• Custer to Sioux Falls (Minnehaha County), South Dakota - 360 mi (579 km)
• Custer to Denver (Denver County), Colorado - 382 mi (615 km)
• Custer to Billings (Yellowstone County), Montana - 329 mi (529 km)
• Custer to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 370 mi (595 km)
• Custer to Minneapolis (Hennepin County), Minnesota - 639 mi (1,028 km)

FAQs about Custer County

References

1. QuickFacts - U.S. Census Bureau
2. United States Census Bureau
3. United States Geological Survey (USGS)
4. National Geodetic Survey
5. Official Website