Pine Ridge South Dakota Map
Pine Ridge, 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 Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County.
Interactive Map of Pine Ridge, South Dakota
| City | Pine Ridge |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Oglala Lakota |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 43.025541 |
| Longitude | -102.556274 |
| Population | 2,246 |
| Density | 338.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Pine Ridge is a locality in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,246. The population density is 338.7 people per km². Pine Ridge is located at 43.0255°N, 102.5563°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57770.
Pine Ridge unfolds across a vast, wind-scoured expanse where the earth's skin is a mosaic of muted greens and ochres, broken by the stark silhouettes of wind-battered junipers. It lies 80.3 miles south-south-east of Rapid City, SD (from Rapid City, SD: bearing 155°T), and is situated 14.6 miles south-east of Oglala. The horizon, a relentless, unbroken line, seems to stretch to the very edge of the world, and the sky above is a boundless canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of an approaching storm or a fading sunset. Dust, fine as talc, hangs in the air, catching the sunlight in shimmering veils, and the wind is a constant companion, a low, mournful hum that whispers through the sparse grasses and rattles the corrugated metal roofs of the scattered homes. The land itself feels ancient, shaped by millennia of sun and wind, a stark and beautiful testament to resilience, where even the smallest wildflower seems to bloom with a fierce, defiant beauty against the immense, indifferent sky. The history of Pine Ridge is deeply etched into the very soul of this land, a place where the legacy of the Oglala Lakota people continues to resonate. This is a place where the rhythms of life are dictated by the seasons and the traditions of a proud heritage, a place where the local economy, though challenged, finds its strength in community and a deep connection to the land. The general store, a hub of activity, often serves as the de facto gathering place, its shelves stocked with essentials and its walls bearing witness to generations of stories shared. Though the challenges are undeniable, there remains a palpable spirit of perseverance, a quiet dignity that permeates the air, a profound sense of belonging that binds the people of Pine Ridge together.
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About This Pine Ridge Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Pine Ridge, 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 Pine Ridge and Oglala Lakota County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge 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. |
