Pine Ridge South Dakota Map

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.

About This Pine Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pine Ridge, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.025541, -102.556274. 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.

Detailed location data for Pine Ridge includes the ZIP code (57770), telephone area code (605), county seat of Oglala Lakota County (Hot Springs), and school district assignment (Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1). 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 Pine Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.