Corsica South Dakota Map
Corsica, 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 Corsica, Douglas County.
Interactive Map of Corsica, South Dakota
| City | Corsica |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Douglas |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.425268 |
| Longitude | -98.407302 |
| Population | 699 |
| Density | 301.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Corsica, South Dakota
Corsica is a locality in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 699. The population density is 301.8 people per km². Corsica is located at 43.4253°N, 98.4073°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57328.
Corsica rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of South Dakota prairie, where the sky feels immense and the horizon a distant, unwavering line. It lies 86.0 miles west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 265°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-west of Armour. The land here breathes with the subtle shifts of seasons, from the vibrant green of summer to the stark, bleached gold of late autumn. Farmsteads, modest and sturdy, dot the landscape, their silos like sentinels against the vastness, and wind turbines, graceful giants, turn with a quiet hum, catching the persistent breezes that sweep across the plains. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, a crispness that speaks of open spaces and fertile ground, and the quality of light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow over the cultivated fields and the uncultivated grasses alike. The story of Corsica is one of hardy settlers drawn to the rich soil of the prairie, many of them of Dutch ancestry, who brought with them a deep-rooted tradition of agriculture and a strong sense of community. The local economy has long been tied to the land, with grain farming and livestock raising forming the backbone of its livelihood, the fields yielding their bounty under the sun and the diligent care of generations. While the pace of life in Corsica is unhurried, reflecting the steady rhythm of the agricultural calendar, there’s a palpable resilience in its character, a quiet strength that has weathered economic shifts and demographic changes. The grain elevator, a familiar landmark, stands as a testament to the ongoing harvest, a hub of activity that connects the local farmers to the wider world, and the occasional rumble of a passing train is a reminder of the connections that bind this prairie settlement to the broader currents of American life.
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About This Corsica Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Corsica, 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 Corsica and Douglas County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Corsica 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 Corsica 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. |
