McIntosh South Dakota Map

About McIntosh, South Dakota

McIntosh is a locality in Corson County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 111. The population density is 58.7 people per km². McIntosh is located at 45.9214°N, 101.3496°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. McIntosh is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57641.

McIntosh sits upon the high, open expanse of the northern plains, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the light of the setting sun. It lies 66.3 miles south-southwest of Mandan, ND (from Mandan, ND: bearing 199°T), and is situated 51.8 miles west-northwest of Mobridge. Stink Creek carves a quiet, meandering path through the earth nearby, its banks providing a subtle relief in the vast, grassy relief of the landscape. To the west, the distant Parks Hills rise against the sky like shadows of forgotten giants, while McIntosh Lake holds the stillness of the prairie within its basin. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and cured grasses, a clarity that sharpens the edges of every fence post and grain bin. Beyond the immediate terrain, the Cedar River National Grassland offers a expanse of wilder acreage, while the Mcintosh SCA provides a quiet sanctuary for those seeking the solitude of the open range.

History in McIntosh is measured in the steady turning of the seasons and the endurance of the cattle trade that remains the lifeblood of the local economy. Established as a product of the expansion of the railroad, McIntosh persists as a hub where the rhythm of life is dictated by the needs of the land and the hard work of those who tend it. The architecture of the streets reflects a pragmatic grace, with sturdy structures built to withstand the temperamental shifts of the plains. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, defined by the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest and the shared reliance on the resilience of the soil. Even as the modern world shifts, the people of McIntosh maintain a quiet connection to their surroundings, grounded by the steady, unyielding geography of the high prairie.

About This McIntosh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McIntosh, South Dakota. Coordinates: 45.92139, -101.349576. 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 McIntosh includes the ZIP code (57641), telephone area code (605), county seat of Corson County (McIntosh), and school district assignment (McIntosh School District 15-1).

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.