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Yankton South Dakota Map

Explore Yankton, 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 Yankton, South Dakota

How to Use This Yankton, South Dakota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Yankton, 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 Yankton.

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

Latitude	42.889751
Longitude	-97.392687
Population	15,411
Density	693.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	57078
Area Code	605
County Seat	Yankton
School District	Yankton School District 63-3

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About Yankton, South Dakota

Yankton is a locality in Yankton County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of 15,411. The population density is 693.3 people per km². Yankton is located at 42.8898°N, 97.3927°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Yankton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57078.

Yankton occupies a stretch of land where the prairie yields to the steady presence of water, marked distinctly by the passage of Marne Creek. It lies 24.6 miles west-northwest of Vermillion, SD (from Vermillion, SD: bearing 285°T), and is situated 34.7 miles west-southwest of Beresford. The landscape surrounding Yankton unfolds in a quiet expanse of plains, punctuated by the subtle, earth-toned horizons that define this inland region. Those who traverse the area find the light at dusk settles over the fields in a soft, golden hue, casting long shadows that emphasize the vastness of the terrain. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Spirit Mound to anchor their sense of place within the immense sky. Throughout the day, the air carries a crisp, clean quality that speaks to the open, uncultivated distances stretching toward the west.

Yankton emerged from the frontier era as a vital hub, serving as a crossroads where early development was driven by the necessity of trade and agricultural expansion. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, supported by industries that process the bounty of the surrounding farmland and provide essential services to the region. Manufacturing and healthcare provide a modern foundation, ensuring that the livelihood of the people remains tied to both the land and the evolving needs of the state. Many families have established deep roots here, creating a continuity of labor and commerce that has persisted through many decades of growth. As the seasons change, the rhythm of the work reflects the cycles of the earth, maintaining a deliberate and grounded pace of life.

Cultural identity in Yankton thrives through a shared appreciation for the outdoors, often centered around the recreational access provided by Riverside Park. Citizens frequently gather for local events that celebrate the community spirit, fostering a social environment that values neighborly connection above all else. Notable landmarks provide a sense of permanence, grounding the daily experience in a physical reality that honors the past while looking toward the future. While the pace of life remains modest, the people of Yankton possess a quiet resilience that has nurtured figures like the author Hamlin Garland, who spent formative years in the region. Lake Yankton serves as a gathering point for those seeking a moment of stillness, reflecting the broad, open sky in its calm, unmoving surface.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fantle Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 090° E
Cinema Magic (Cinema) — 0.4 mi, 295° NW
Sertoma Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 098° E
Lewis And Clark Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 191° S
Riverside Park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 173° S
Missouri National Recreational River (National Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 189° S · 870 acres
Kellys Cove (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 073° E
Chief White Crane Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 237° SW
Yankton Unit (State Recreation Area) — 4.0 mi, 249° W
Lewis and Clark Lake (Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 253° W
Thompson (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 031° NE
Gavins Point (Viewpoint) — 8.5 mi, 254° W
Gayville Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 089° E
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks - Wildlife Division (State Park) — 15.1 mi, 295° NW
Ulmer Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 18.5 mi, 337° NW
Cedar County Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 161° S
Hartington, Home of Two Nebraska Governors Historical Marker (Monument) — 19.7 mi, 161° S
Frost Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 24.0 mi, 113° SE
Austin-Whittemore House Museum (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 108° E
Coyote Theatre (Cinema) — 24.6 mi, 108° E
Architrave (Public Artwork) — 24.6 mi, 107° E
Oscar Howe Gallery (Gallery) — 24.8 mi, 107° E
Dick and Gertrude Havelaar (Monument) — 31.1 mi, 086° E
Ponca Tribe Museum (Museum) — 33.8 mi, 254° W
Union County Historical Museum (Museum) — 38.1 mi, 111° E
Verdigre Heritage Museum (Museum) — 38.2 mi, 239° SW
Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 43.5 mi, 108° E
Calliope Village (Attraction) — 46.5 mi, 080° E
Rice Auditorium (Theatre) — 48.6 mi, 157° SE
Canton Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 52.3 mi, 054° NE

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