Pickstown South Dakota Map

About Pickstown, South Dakota

Pickstown is a locality in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 275. The population density is 160.1 people per km². Pickstown is located at 43.0672°N, 98.5320°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57367.

Pickstown rests on a wide, sun-drenched expanse of South Dakota prairie, where the land rolls out in gentle, ochre waves toward the horizon. It lies 91.5 miles north-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 322°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south of Lake Andes. The Missouri River, a broad, indifferent artery, hums a low, constant song nearby, its vastness a stark contrast to the modest cluster of buildings that constitute Pickstown. The air here carries the scent of dry grasses and distant rain, a palpable presence that shifts with the vast, ever-changing sky. Evenings often descend with a quiet grace, painting the western heavens in strokes of rose and violet, a spectacle that seems to hold the land in a spell of hushed contemplation. The character of Pickstown is inextricably linked to the mighty Missouri and the colossal engineering feat it once represented. Born from the ambitious Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, the town's genesis was tied to the construction of the Fort Randall Dam, a monument to human will against the wild. This history imbues Pickstown with a sense of purpose, a legacy of harnessing nature's power. The local economy, while now diversified, still echoes that foundational era, with a strong connection to agriculture and the opportunities presented by the river's recreational offerings. Anglers cast their lines into the flowing currents, and boaters find solace on its expansive waters, contributing to a rhythm of life that feels both connected to the land and the enduring spirit of the river.

About This Pickstown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pickstown, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.067217, -98.532026. 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 Pickstown and Charles Mix County.

Detailed location data for Pickstown includes the ZIP code (57367), telephone area code (605), county seat of Charles Mix County (Lake Andes), and school district assignment (Andes Central School District 11-1). 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 Pickstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.