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South Sioux City Nebraska Map

Explore South Sioux City, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of South Sioux City, Nebraska

How to Use This South Sioux City, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South Sioux City, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to South Sioux City.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CitySouth Sioux City
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyDakota County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude42.463048
Longitude-96.413248
Population14,043
Density845.6 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code68776
Area Code402
County SeatDakota City
School DistrictSouth Sioux City Community Schools

About South Sioux City, Nebraska

South Sioux City is a locality in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 14,043. The population density is 845.6 people per km². South Sioux City is located at 42.4630°N, 96.4132°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. South Sioux City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68776.

South Sioux City anchors the corner of the state where the expansive Midwestern sky meets the earth in a persistent, flat gaze. It lies 1.9 miles south-southwest of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-northwest of Sergeant Bluff. The Missouri River flows past the eastern edge of South Sioux City, carrying the weight of the plains toward distant basins. To the west, the land rises toward the subtle elevation of Mount Lucia, a modest sentinel over the vast stretches of farmland. The horizon serves as the primary fact of life here, where the light at dusk stretches long and thin across the fields. Residents often walk the South Sioux City Trail - Arboretum Link, a path that cuts through the local landscape with quiet intent. During the height of summer, the air holds a heavy, fertile stillness that seems to vibrate with the growth of the surrounding prairie.

South Sioux City grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the proximity to the waterway. Early settlers understood that the regional economy would be defined by the rhythm of the harvest and the movement of goods through the valley. Today, the industrial sector remains a cornerstone of daily life, with processing plants and logistics hubs providing the steady pulse of employment. Agriculture continues to shape the local character, as the cycles of planting and harvest dictate the pace of the seasons. While the town has evolved, it retains a grounded industrial identity that values productivity and the dignity of manual work. This persistent commitment to labor ensures that South Sioux City remains a functional and enduring hub within the broader regional economy.

Cultural life in South Sioux City reflects a blend of traditions, often gathered in shared spaces like Klasey Park, where the community finds common ground. The local events throughout the year emphasize a connection to the land and the people who have long called this expanse home. Residents occasionally journey to Browns Lake to find a quiet reprieve near the water, enjoying the simple continuity of the outdoors. The town has been shaped by the presence of individuals like the author Willa Cather, whose evocative memory of the pioneer spirit still resonates in the way people talk about the history of the region. Landmarks remain modest and utilitarian, favoring function over artifice in a way that respects the straightforward nature of the plains. Life here moves with a deliberate, unadorned grace that honors the quiet strength of the people who dwell upon this wide, open expanse.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Cardinal Park (South Sioux City High School Athletic Fields) (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 150° SE
  • Crystal Cove Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 227° SW
  • Klasey Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 358° N
  • Siouxland Freedom Park (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 064° NE
  • Sergeant Floyd Monument (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 091° E
  • Flight 232 Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 005° N
  • Green Vally & Floyd Golf (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 068° E
  • Betty Strong Encounter Center (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 356° N
  • Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 356° N
  • Riviera Theatre 4 (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 016° N
  • Promenade Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 019° N
  • Sioux City Public Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 013° N
  • Orpheum Theater (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 011° N
  • This Is Sioux CIty (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 021° N
  • The Block (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 008° N
  • Sioux City Prairie Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 347° N
  • Briar Cliff University Theater (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 352° N
  • Stone State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 338° N
  • The Railroad Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 325° NW
  • Mount Lucia (Viewpoint) — 6.0 mi, 334° NW
  • Adams Nature Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 304° NW
  • O'Connor House Museum Complex (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 197° S
  • Ponca State Park (State Park) — 16.7 mi, 301° NW
  • Old Town (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 085° E
  • Train (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 085° E
  • Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.1 mi, 333° NW
  • Warren Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 19.9 mi, 315° NW
  • Missouri National Recreational River (National Recreation Area) — 32.2 mi, 303° NW · 870 acres

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About This South Sioux City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Sioux City, Nebraska. Coordinates: 42.463048, -96.413248. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for South Sioux City includes the ZIP code (68776), telephone area code (402), county seat of Dakota County (Dakota City), and school district assignment (South Sioux City Community Schools).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.