Smithwick South Dakota Map
Smithwick, 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 Smithwick, Fall River County.
Interactive Map of Smithwick, South Dakota
| City | Smithwick |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Fall River |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 43.301368 |
| Longitude | -103.218254 |
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Smithwick, South Dakota
Smithwick is a locality in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 25. The population density is 4.4 people per km². Smithwick is located at 43.3014°N, 103.2183°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57782.
Smithwick rests in a broad, sun-kissed basin where the land begins its gentle, rolling ascent towards the more rugged contours of the Black Hills. It lies 53.8 miles south of Rapid City, SD (from Rapid City, SD: bearing 179°T), and is situated 15.7 miles south-east of Hot Springs. The terrain here is a study in muted ochres and tawny grasses, punctuated by stoic stands of ponderosa pine that cling to the slight rises. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the resinous perfume of the pines and the faint, earthy aroma of sun-baked soil. The sky above Smithwick is an expansive dome, often a piercing, cloudless blue during the day, softening to hues of rose and lavender as evening descends, a canvas for the slow, deliberate drift of hawk wings. The history of Smithwick is tied to the land's capacity to yield, a story whispered by the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its long-standing residences. Originally settled as a farming and ranching outpost, its economy has long been shaped by the enduring rhythms of the seasons and the bounty of the prairie. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the landscape itself, with its distinctive geological formations and the abundant wildlife that roams the surrounding areas, beckons those seeking a connection to the wilder aspects of this corner of South Dakota. The enduring spirit of Smithwick is one of quiet resilience, a testament to lives lived in concert with the vast, open spaces.
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About This Smithwick Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithwick, 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 Smithwick and Fall River County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Smithwick 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 Smithwick 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. |
