Corsica South Dakota Map

About Corsica, South Dakota

Corsica is a locality in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 561. The population density is 258.8 people per km². Corsica is located at 43.4253°N, 98.4073°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Corsica is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57328.

Corsica anchors itself firmly upon the vast, open expanse of the South Dakota prairie, where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under a sky that shifts from pale morning gold to a deep, bruised violet. It lies 27.3 miles southwest of Mitchell, SD (from Mitchell, SD: bearing 224°T), and is situated 53.3 miles east-southeast of Chamberlain. Andes Creek meanders quietly through the low-lying terrain just a mile away, its presence marked by the subtle shift in color where grasses grow thicker and darker against the sun-bleached earth. Further out, the landscape yields to the gentle depression of Blooming Valley, while the nearby Douglas County Waterfowl Production Area Of Sd offers a sanctuary for the migratory birds that trace the ancient rhythms of the seasons. The air here carries a crisp, dry clarity, and when the wind moves across the plains, it creates a faint, rhythmic sighing in the tall stalks that defines the stillness of the afternoon.

Corsica maintains a steadfast connection to its agricultural roots, serving as a hub where the labor of the surrounding fields is gathered, stored, and prepared for the journey ahead. The local economy persists as a reflection of the soil, driven by the persistent work of farmers and the commerce required to sustain a life built on the cultivation of grains and livestock. While Corsica Lake sits six miles to the west, drawing those who seek the quiet reflection of still water, the character of the place remains defined by the endurance of its people and the modest, sturdy architecture of its streets. It is a life measured not by the rapid pulse of distant metropolitan centers, but by the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons and the shared knowledge that the land demands both respect and resilience.

About This Corsica Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corsica, South Dakota. Coordinates: 43.425268, -98.407302. 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 Corsica includes the ZIP code (57328), telephone area code (605), county seat of Douglas County (Armour), and school district assignment (Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3).

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.