Beresford South Dakota Map
Explore Beresford, South Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Beresford, South Dakota
| City | Beresford |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Union County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.080545 |
| Longitude | -96.773655 |
| Population | 2,180 |
| Density | 471.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 57004 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| County Seat | Elk Point |
| School District | Beresford School District 61-2 |
About Beresford, South Dakota
Beresford is a locality in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,180. The population density is 471.8 people per km². Beresford is located at 43.0805°N, 96.7737°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Beresford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57004.Beresford emerges from the expansive, sun-drenched plains of South Dakota as a quiet intersection of sky and soil. It lies 22.2 miles north-northeast of Vermillion, SD (from Vermillion, SD: bearing 21°T), and is situated 17.7 miles south-southwest of Canton. The horizon here is vast, a flat expanse where the shifting light of afternoon casts long, amber shadows across fields that stretch toward the subtle rise of Spirit Mound in the distance. Ash Creek carves a thin, vital vein through the landscape just a mile away, its presence marked by the deepening of green along its banks. The air maintains a crisp, honest clarity, carrying the scent of dry earth and turning crops, while the seasonal silence of the prairie is broken only by the rhythmic pulse of wind moving through the tall grass.
Beresford sustains its steady, measured pace through a foundation of agriculture and local trade that has defined the region for generations. The economy remains tethered to the productivity of the surrounding grain fields, mirroring the industrious spirit of those who first broke this sod. Residents often find respite in the quietude of Union Grove, a nearby SCA that offers a glimpse into the native timber and sheltered wildlife of the plains. While the distant, shimmering surface of Swan Lake remains a quiet destination for those seeking a different cadence of water and light, Beresford itself occupies a firm, agrarian space where the history of the homestead informs the practical, grounded character of daily life.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Union Grove (State Conservation Area) — 10.3 mi, 180° S
- Dick and Gertrude Havelaar (Monument) — 10.9 mi, 182° S
- Newton Hills (State Recreation Area) — 13.1 mi, 043° NE
- Pattee Creek (State Conservation Area) — 13.3 mi, 048° NE
- Big Sioux Recreation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 115° SE
- Calliope Village (Attraction) — 15.3 mi, 109° E
- Turner County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 16.6 mi, 308° NW
- Canton Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 18.2 mi, 030° NE
- Swan Lake (State Recreation Area) — 18.7 mi, 301° NW
- Canton Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 20.5 mi, 034° NE
- Hurley Center Avenue Mural (Public Artwork) — 21.1 mi, 311° NW
- Oscar Howe Gallery (Gallery) — 21.9 mi, 200° S
- Coyote Theatre (Cinema) — 22.3 mi, 201° S
- Austin-Whittemore House Museum (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 202° S
- Inwood Iowa Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 048° NE
- Gayville Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 24.0 mi, 237° SW
- Frost Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 24.5 mi, 201° S
- Historic School Museum (Museum) — 26.1 mi, 036° NE
- Missouri National Recreational River (National Recreation Area) — 26.8 mi, 199° S · 870 acres
- Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 26.8 mi, 199° S
- Union County Historical Museum (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 171° S
- Warren Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 28.3 mi, 173° S
- Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.3 mi, 159° S
- Blood Run Site (Historic Ruins) — 28.4 mi, 020° N
- Ponca State Park (State Park) — 29.1 mi, 177° S
- West Mall 7 Theaters (Cinema) — 29.9 mi, 002° N
- Ionia 'Volcano' Historical Marker (Monument) — 30.0 mi, 190° S
- TePaske Theatre (Theatre) — 30.6 mi, 089° E
- Stone State Park (State Park) — 38.8 mi, 157° SE
- Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.6 mi, 028° NE · 12k acres
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About This Beresford Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beresford, South Dakota. Coordinates: 43.080545, -96.773655. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Beresford includes the ZIP code (57004), telephone area code (605), county seat of Union County (Elk Point), and school district assignment (Beresford School District 61-2).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
