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Brandon South Dakota Map

Explore Brandon, South Dakota, 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 Brandon, South Dakota

How to Use This Brandon, South Dakota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Brandon, South Dakota. 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 South Dakota 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 Brandon.

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.

City	Brandon
State	South Dakota (SD)
County	Minnehaha County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.594696
Longitude	-96.57199
Population	11,048
Density	792.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	57005
Area Code	605
County Seat	Sioux Falls
School District	Brandon Valley School District 49-2

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About Brandon, South Dakota

Brandon is a locality in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of 11,048. The population density is 792.9 people per km². Brandon is located at 43.5947°N, 96.5720°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brandon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57005.

Brandon occupies a stretch of high prairie where the horizon widens to accommodate the vast, shifting light of the plains. It lies 7.1 miles east-northeast of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 64°T), and is situated 12.9 miles north-northeast of Harrisburg. Split Rock Creek carves a winding path through the local terrain, its waters cutting through the earth with a steady, deliberate persistence. Pioneer Park provides a central green space where the quietude of the land remains undisturbed by the noise of distant urban centers. To the west, the landscape flattens into an expansive, open vista that invites the long shadows of late afternoon to stretch across the fields. The air here holds a crisp, dry clarity that sharpens the edges of every fence line and silo under the wide, pale sky.

Brandon emerged from the fertile soil of the nineteenth century, built upon a foundation of agricultural ambition and the resilience of early settlers. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, balancing the traditional rhythms of farming with the demands of modern light industry and regional commerce. Grain elevators and modest business parks define the skyline, serving as markers of a community that values both productivity and a measured pace of life. Residents often look toward the regional centers for broader employment, yet the local character remains anchored by a preference for self-reliance and stability. This economic structure allows Brandon to retain a sense of autonomy, even as the surrounding region undergoes the slow, inevitable shifts of a changing technological era.

Cultural life in Brandon finds its expression in the collective participation of its citizens, whether through seasonal gatherings or the quiet support of local education. Notable landmarks such as the nearby Gitchie Manitou State Preserve offer a rare glimpse into the geological history of the region, where quartzite outcrops break the surface like ancient, weathered bone. The community gathers for events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, fostering a social cohesion that is both understated and deeply felt. While the world may focus on the prominent figures of the state, such as former politician Tom Daschle who hails from the broader region, the true character of the place resides in the everyday lives of its people. Life here moves with the sun, marked by the simple, enduring habits of those who choose to make their home upon this particular expanse of the prairie.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mchardy Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 176° S
Aspen Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 205° SW
Big Sioux (State Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 246° SW
Beaver Creek Nature Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 154° SE
East Quartzite Ridge (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 200° S
Minnesota Welcomes You (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 080° E
Frank Olson (Local Recreation) — 6.4 mi, 231° SW
Gitchie Manitou State Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 189° S
Palisades (State Recreation Area) — 6.6 mi, 020° N
King & Queen Rock (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 021° N
Minnehaha County Pioneers Memorial (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 259° W
The Amidon Affair (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 259° W
Two Eagles (Public Artwork) — 7.9 mi, 252° W
Eastbank Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 247° SW
JK Gallery (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 247° SW
Museum of Visual Materials (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 250° W
Exposure Gallery & Studios (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 249° W
Orpheum Theater Center (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 249° W
Anne Zabel Studio Theater (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 249° W
Old Courthouse Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 249° W
Dance Gallery (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 246° SW
Creative Spirits (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 246° SW
Pettigrew Home & Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 249° W
Blood Run Site (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 183° S
Garretson Area Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 022° N
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.7 mi, 035° NE · 12k acres
Blue Mounds State Park (State Park) — 19.1 mi, 070° E
Split Rock Creek State Park (State Park) — 21.6 mi, 025° NE
Pipestone National Monument (National Monument) — 31.0 mi, 023° NE · 302 acres
Missouri National Recreational River (National Recreation Area) — 62.0 mi, 202° S · 870 acres

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