Bison South Dakota Map
Bison, South Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bison, Perkins County.
Interactive Map of Bison, South Dakota
| City | Bison |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Perkins |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 45.520265 |
| Longitude | -102.461271 |
| Population | 406 |
| Density | 162.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bison, South Dakota
Bison is a locality in Perkins County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 406. The population density is 162.9 people per km². Bison is located at 45.5203°N, 102.4613°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57620.
Bison rests on a broad expanse where the land rolls with a quiet dignity, a vast prairie country under an immense sky. It lies 95.2 miles south of Dickinson, ND (from Dickinson, ND: bearing 170°T), and is situated 34.3 miles south-south-east of Hettinger. Here, the earth unfolds in gentle swells, a panorama of tawny grasses and scattered sagebrush that shimmers under the sun's wide gaze. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, a distillation of sun-baked soil and distant horizons, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, softening the edges of the world and deepening the shadows of the low-lying buttes. The character of Bison is one of resilience, shaped by the elements and the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives on this open ground, a place where the wind is a constant companion, whispering through the sparse vegetation and carrying the scent of rain from miles away. This is a land where history is written in the very contours of the earth, a testament to the enduring legacy of the plains. Bison's economy has long been tied to the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the backbone of its existence, a continuation of practices that have sustained generations. The vastness that defines the landscape also speaks to the spirit of independence and self-reliance that characterizes its people, a community built on hard work and a deep connection to the cycles of nature. While no grand monuments mark its history, the quiet endurance of its buildings and the weathered faces of its residents tell a story of perseverance, a subtle narrative of a place that has weathered storms and found strength in its own enduring character.
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About This Bison Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bison, South Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bison and Perkins County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bison is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
