South Dakota · FIPS 46013 · County seat: Aberdeen
Brown County, SD GIS & Parcel Viewer
Brown County, South Dakota parcel data lives on the Brown County Beacon site. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Brown County parcel map ↗
Opens beacon.schneidercorp.com in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Map and county facts
| Official map | Brown County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Aberdeen |
| Population | 37,733 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,713 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 46013 |
Where the parcel data comes from
This map is published by or for Brown County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
How to use the Brown County viewer
- Press the button above to open Beacon, the Schneider Geospatial parcel platform this county uses. Accept the usage terms if asked.
- Search by address, owner or parcel number, or zoom in and click a lot.
- From a parcel's pop-up, open the full record to see values, sales or building data where the county shares them.
- Switch layers on or off to compare parcels with aerials, zoning or other overlays.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
The county in brief
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Brown County's population at 37,733 in 2023, spread over about 1,713 square miles of land, or roughly 22 people per square mile. By population it ranks 4th of 66 counties in South Dakota. Its county seat is Aberdeen.
Counties next to Brown County
Brown County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
- Day County
- Edmunds County
- Faulk County
- Marshall County
- McPherson County
- Spink County (state list)
- Dickey County, ND
- Sargent County, ND
Maps vs. surveys
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.