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Vermillion South Dakota Map

Explore Vermillion, South Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Vermillion, South Dakota

How to Use This Vermillion, South Dakota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Vermillion, South Dakota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of South Dakota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Vermillion.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Vermillion
State	South Dakota (SD)
County	Clay County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	42.779442
Longitude	-96.92921
Population	11,695
Density	988.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	57069
Area Code	605
County Seat	Vermillion
School District	Vermillion School District 13-1

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About Vermillion, South Dakota

Vermillion is a locality in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of 11,695. The population density is 988.7 people per km². Vermillion is located at 42.7794°N, 96.9292°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Vermillion is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57069.

Vermillion occupies a quiet stretch of land where the horizon feels expansive and the sky holds a vast, pale clarity at dusk. It lies 24.6 miles east-southeast of Yankton, SD (from Yankton, SD: bearing 105°T), and is situated 14.1 miles west-northwest of Elk Point. The Vermillion River winds past the outskirts, carving a path through the earth that has long defined the local topography. Beyond the immediate banks, the terrain shifts into open prairie, occasionally interrupted by the gentle rise of Spirit Mound seven miles away. Travelers looking for a moment of stillness might wander through Autobahn Park, which offers a slice of green space right within the reach of the local streets. On quieter days, the distance to Burbank Lake provides a secondary point of reference for those seeking the quiet reflection of still water under the wide, unclouded plains.

Vermillion grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in the surrounding fertile soil. The local economy remains deeply tied to the rhythms of agriculture, with the land providing a consistent harvest that drives the regional spirit. Academic life serves as a primary pillar here, as the presence of a major university organizes much of the daily commerce and intellectual energy. This institution acts as a constant engine for growth, drawing in students and faculty who contribute to the modern character of the place. Industry here is modest but resilient, grounded in the practical needs of a population that values stability and the slow, deliberate pace of work.

Vermillion maintains a distinct cultural vitality, shaped by the convergence of scholarly pursuits and the rugged, independent mindset of the prairie. The community often gathers for local events that celebrate the changing seasons, highlighting the simple joy of neighbors meeting under the high, open light. Among those who have walked these streets, the journalist Tom Brokaw stands out as a notable figure whose career began in this very region. The architecture reflects a blend of traditional styles, with landmarks that stand as quiet observers of the passage of time. Life here moves with a thoughtful cadence, where the evening sun casts long, golden shadows across the fields, reminding everyone of the enduring connection between the people and the ground they occupy.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Coyote Theatre (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 276° W
William Shakespeare (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 026° NE
Cotton Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 182° S
Austin-Whittemore House Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 263° W
Oscar Howe Gallery (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 039° NE
Barstow Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 309° NW
Frost Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 2.2 mi, 207° SW
Clay County (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 263° W
Oak Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 194° S
Missouri National Recreational River (National Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 192° S · 870 acres
Spirit Mound (State Recreation Area) — 6.2 mi, 348° N
Donnelly (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 125° SE
Union County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 7.9 mi, 108° E
Wiseman Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 259° W
Ionia 'Volcano' Historical Marker (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 162° S
Ponca State Park (State Park) — 12.3 mi, 133° SE
Dick and Gertrude Havelaar (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 037° NE
Warren Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 13.4 mi, 123° SE
Union County Historical Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 117° SE
Gayville Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 302° NW
Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.8 mi, 108° E
Cedar County Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 237° SW
Riverside Park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 24.1 mi, 285° W
Cinema Magic (Cinema) — 25.1 mi, 288° W
Dixon County Museum (Museum) — 25.4 mi, 170° S
Stone State Park (State Park) — 27.3 mi, 123° SE
Calliope Village (Attraction) — 27.3 mi, 055° NE
The Railroad Museum (Museum) — 28.8 mi, 127° SE
Briar Cliff University Theater (Theatre) — 30.9 mi, 124° SE
The Block (Gallery) — 32.7 mi, 125° SE

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