South Dakota Interactive Learning Lab

Click or tab through the map to explore South Dakota’s cities, rivers, mountains, and historic sites.

Explore 12 clickable locations
Labeled geographic map of South Dakota showing cities, mountain ranges, national parks, and rivers
South Dakota — The Mount Rushmore State

Population: 935,094 (July 2025 U.S. Census estimate) · Capital: Pierre · Statehood: November 2, 1889 (40th state) · Area: approximately 77,047 square miles · State bird: Ring-necked pheasant · State flower: American pasque flower · State tree: Black Hills spruce · Motto: Under God the People Rule

Tip: Use Tab and Enter to explore the highlighted map zones without a mouse.
Location Information and Narration
Reading accessibility:Each activity window can be moved, collapsed, or closed.
🔎 Online Scavenger Hunt (12)

✓ Fact or Fiction (10)

Decide whether each statement is factual based on the reading.

🎭 Two Truths & a Lie (8)

Two statements are true. Select the ONE false statement.

🧭 Map Skills Quiz (10)

Use the South Dakota map to determine the direction from one place to another. The map is oriented with north at the top.

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