South Dakota · FIPS 46071 · County seat: Kadoka
Jackson County, SD GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Jackson County, SD: the Jackson County planning-district WebGIS viewer. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Jackson County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Jackson County planning-district WebGIS viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | gis.districtiii.org |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Kadoka |
| Population | 2,776 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,864 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 46071 |
Where the parcel data comes from
Jackson County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the official link; the map is hosted on planning-district WebGIS, a vendor platform used by 43 counties in our directory.
- Accept any disclaimer, then use the search tool to find a street address, owner or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to view its attributes.
- Use the layer or basemap controls to add aerials and other layers where the county provides them.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
Jackson County by the numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Jackson County's population at 2,776 in 2023, spread over about 1,864 square miles of land, or roughly 1.5 people per square mile. Among South Dakota's 66 counties, it is the 51st largest by population. The county seat is Kadoka.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Jackson County:
- Bennett County
- Haakon County
- Jones County
- Mellette County
- Oglala Lakota County
- Pennington County
- Todd County
Maps vs. surveys
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.