The Minnehaha County Map provides a detailed view of one of South Dakota's most populated counties, located in the southeastern part of the state. It highlights major cities including Sioux Falls, Brandon, Baltic, Dell Rapids, Hartford, and Valley Springs, along with county boundaries, rivers, lakes, parks, and transportation routes. Interstate Highways I-29 and I-90, U.S. highways, state highways, and the Sioux Falls Regional Airport are clearly marked, making the map useful for navigation, planning, education, and travel. The map also identifies nearby counties and neighboring states, including Minnesota and Iowa. Designed with a clean layout and accurate geographic details, this high-quality county map is ideal for students, researchers, travelers, businesses, and anyone seeking reliable reference information about Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Minnehaha County |
| State | South Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1862 (created); organized in 1868 |
| Incorporated | Not applicable (counties are organized rather than incorporated) |
| Population | 215,450 (2020 U.S. Census); estimated ~220,700 (2024) |
| County | Sioux Falls |
| Area | 814 sq mi (2,109 km²) – Land: 806 sq mi (2,088 km²); Water: 8.5 sq mi (22 km²) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) – CST (UTC-6), CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP Codes | 57003, 57005, 57006, 57013, 57015, 57016, 57020, 57022, 57032, 57033, 57039, 57055, 57064, 57068, 57077, 57103, 57104, 57105, 57106, 57107, 57108, 57110, 57117, 57197, 57198 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Known For | Sioux Falls, Falls Park, agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and being South Dakota's most populous county |
| Major Airport | Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) |
| Climate | Humid Continental (Köppen: Dfa) with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers |
| Nickname | Gateway to Eastern South Dakota (commonly used regionally) |
| Major Highways | Interstate 29 (I-29), Interstate 90 (I-90), Interstate 229 (I-229), U.S. Highway 81, South Dakota Highways 11, 17, 38, 42, 115 |
| Nearby Border | Minnesota (east), Iowa (south); adjacent counties include Moody, Lake, McCook, Lincoln, and Turner |
| Major Attractions | Falls Park, Great Plains Zoo, Butterfly House & Aquarium, Washington Pavilion, Good Earth State Park, Palisades State Park, SculptureWalk Sioux Falls, Levitt at the Falls |