Mina South Dakota Map

About Mina, South Dakota

Mina is a locality in Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 767. The population density is 90.6 people per km². Mina is located at 45.4333°N, 98.7587°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57451.

Mina lies under a vast expanse of South Dakota sky, where the land rolls in broad, sweeping gestures, a canvas of cultivated fields and scattered farmsteads. It lies 13.4 miles west of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 261°T), and is situated 13.1 miles east of Ipswich. The horizon stretches endlessly, broken only by the occasional cluster of cottonwoods or the distant, hazy silhouette of a windbreak. In summer, the air hums with the drone of insects and carries the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the prairie's deep, patient life. Evenings can bring a hush, a profound stillness that settles over the landscape as the sun dips low, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose, a fleeting, celestial artistry. The story of Mina is as much about the land as it is about the people who have worked it, a legacy tied to the rich agricultural soil that has sustained generations. Farming and ranching remain the bedrock of the local economy, with crops like corn and soybeans often dominating the fields that surround the settlement. While no grand historical monuments stand sentinel, the very rhythm of life in Mina is a quiet testament to resilience and a deep connection to the cycles of nature. The community, though small, possesses a distinct character, a blend of pragmatism and a certain unpretentious charm, reflecting the hardy spirit of those who have chosen to make their home in this wide-open country.

About This Mina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mina, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.43331, -98.758714. 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 Mina and Edmunds County.

Detailed location data for Mina includes the ZIP code (57451), telephone area code (605), county seat of Edmunds County (Ipswich), and school district assignment (Ipswich School District 22-6). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.