How to recognise South Dakota on a map 

(Pronounced south duh-koh-tuh)

South Dakota's outline looks like something digging southwards.

NOTE:

We relate South to southpaw boxers.

To remember the appearance and location of the US state South Dakota on a map, use the following mnemonic:

Someone is digging southwards and you can see, it's our southpaw boxer wearing a coat (South Dakota).