Geographic center of the United States
Geographic center of the United States, Geographic measurement point near Belle Fourche, South Dakota, US.
The national geographic center sits 20 miles north of Belle Fourche, marked by a concrete monument placed 36 inches underground at precise coordinates.
The U.S. National Geodetic Survey established this location after Alaska and Hawaii joined the United States in 1959, moving the center from Lebanon, Kansas.
The location represents mathematical measurements of land distribution across all fifty states, including both continental territories and offshore regions.
Visitors can find a commemorative marker in a dedicated park within Belle Fourche, featuring a flag and a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey reference point.
The original determination method involved balancing a cardboard cutout of the United States on a pin to calculate the central point.
GPS coordinates: 44.96724,-103.77156
Latest update: May 27, 2025 00:46
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