South Dakota - Great Places and Great Faces
While South Dakota is probably most famous for Mount Rushmore, it also
boasts several other attractions: like the Badlands, Wind Cave National Park,
the world's only Corn Palace, the Black Hills National Forest, and historic
Deadwood, where legends like Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane once roamed.
Its topography is varied, from its mountainous Black Hills on the
western edge, to its central rolling grassland plains, to its eastern side
covered with rich farmland and numerous lakes from ancient glaciers. The
state is primarily dominated by agriculture and ranching, although Sioux
Falls and Rapid City, its largest cities, are rich in science, industry and
business opportunities. It is also home to nine Native American
Indian Reservations.
South Dakotan's love recreation, and enjoy fishing,
hunting, skiing and many other outdoor activities. The state is bisected by
the mighty Missouri River. Dams along this river contribute to large lakes
that are outstanding havens for walleye and salmon fishermen. The state
is also well-known for its pheasant hunting each fall.
South Dakota has a colorful history as part of the Louisiana Purchase, site
of the Wounded Knee massacre, and as a major exploration spot for the famous
Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was admitted as the 40th state in 1889.
Provides Census data and community development information for the State of South Dakota and its counties. An outreach presentation of the Iowa State University Department of Economics. http://www.seta.iastate.edu/county/county.aspx?state=SD
