Blackhawk South Dakota Map
Blackhawk, 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 Blackhawk, Meade County.
Interactive Map of Blackhawk, South Dakota
| City | Blackhawk |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Meade |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 44.151098 |
| Longitude | -103.307962 |
| Population | 2,934 |
| Density | 228.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Blackhawk, South Dakota
Blackhawk is a locality in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,934. The population density is 228.6 people per km². Blackhawk is located at 44.1511°N, 103.3080°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57718.
Blackhawk unfolds beneath a vast expanse of South Dakota sky, where the prairie grasses, a muted gold under the relentless sun, ripple like an ancient sea. It lies 6.2 miles north-west of Rapid City, SD (from Rapid City, SD: bearing 322°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-south-east of Summerset. The land here is an exercise in expansive horizons, a terrain of gentle swells and shallow draws that stretch outwards to meet the distant, hazy blue of the Black Hills. There are no dramatic peaks to command the gaze, but rather a subtle, pervasive beauty in the sheer openness, a place where the wind, unimpeded, carries the scent of sagebrush and dry earth. The air itself feels thin and clear, a tonic for the lungs, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, casting long, soft shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the sparse homesteads and weathered fences. Blackhawk's story is one of the land, its economy tethered to the cycles of agriculture and ranching that have shaped this corner of Meade County for generations. While the whisper of the railroad once brought promise and a flurry of activity, the modern pulse of Blackhawk beats to a more measured tempo, a testament to resilience and a deep connection to the soil. The local character is forged in this wide-open space, a practicality born of necessity and a quiet neighborliness that thrives when distances are great and shared experiences are few. It is a place where the past is not so much a historical footnote as it is a living presence, felt in the weathered wood of old barns and the enduring spirit of those who call this expansive landscape home.
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About This Blackhawk Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackhawk, 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 Blackhawk and Meade County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk 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. |
