Bon Homme Colony South Dakota Map
Explore Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota
| City | Bon Homme Colony |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Bon Homme County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.864166 |
| Longitude | -97.70701 |
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 77.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 57063 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| County Seat | Tyndall |
| School District | Bon Homme School District 04-2 |
About Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota
Bon Homme Colony is a locality in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 97. The population density is 77.5 people per km². Bon Homme Colony is located at 42.8642°N, 97.7070°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57063.Bon Homme Colony occupies a quiet expanse of fertile soil where the persistent Missouri River carves a deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 15.7 miles west of Yankton, SD (from Yankton, SD: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Springfield. The earth here is defined by wide, open prairie that catches the amber light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the fields that stretch toward the horizon. The presence of Lewis and Clark Lake provides a vast, reflective mirror for the sky, tempering the dry air and offering a cool respite from the heat of the plains. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, the topography softens into subtle, undulating swells that define the character of this inland terrain, standing in silent contrast to the distant, rising silhouette of Maidens Leap.
Agriculture serves as the foundational pulse of Bon Homme Colony, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the labor of the day and the careful management of the land. This site remains intrinsically tied to the traditions of the Hutterite Brethren, whose communal way of life emphasizes a structured, disciplined dedication to farming and craftsmanship. The proximity to the Lewis And Clark Recreation Area integrates the local environment into a larger, protected corridor of natural beauty, allowing the quiet order of the colony to exist alongside the expansive, untouched character of the Missouri River valley. Life here proceeds with a steady, measured gravity, reflecting a commitment to heritage that remains as enduring as the soil itself.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Lewis And Clark Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 180° S
- Lewis and Clark Lake (Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 186° S
- Tabor To Charley Creek (State Recreation Area) — 0.3 mi, 253° W
- Charley Creek Unit (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 274° W
- Charley Creek To Scientific And Natural Areatch Creek (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 276° W
- Gavins Point (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 094° E
- South Dakota Game Fish and Parks - Wildlife Division (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 011° N
- Snake Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.0 mi, 338° N
- Missouri National Recreational River (National Recreation Area) — 15.2 mi, 090° E · 870 acres
- Cinema Magic (Cinema) — 15.6 mi, 083° E
- Riverside Park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 089° E
- Ponca Tribe Museum (Museum) — 18.3 mi, 244° SW
- Niobrara State Park (State Park) — 18.3 mi, 246° SW
- Ulmer Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 20.6 mi, 024° NE
- Verdigre Heritage Museum (Museum) — 24.7 mi, 222° SW
- Gayville Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 27.1 mi, 086° E
- Cedar County Historical Museum (Museum) — 27.9 mi, 127° SE
- Hartington, Home of Two Nebraska Governors Historical Marker (Monument) — 27.9 mi, 127° SE
- Yankton Sioux Monument (Monument) — 34.4 mi, 277° W
- Klown Doll Museum (Museum) — 35.7 mi, 187° S
- Delmont Historical Society (Museum) — 36.2 mi, 320° NW
- Ancient Tortoise (Public Artwork) — 38.2 mi, 217° SW
- Coyote Theatre (Cinema) — 39.7 mi, 098° E
- Oscar Howe Gallery (Gallery) — 40.1 mi, 098° E
- Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.4 mi, 283° W · 2,165 acres
- Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.5 mi, 299° NW · 2,043 acres
- Rice Auditorium (Theatre) — 55.5 mi, 140° SE
- Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 58.5 mi, 101° E
- Rodeo Bunny (Attraction) — 59.4 mi, 345° N
- Ron and Sheilah Gates Auditorium (Arts Centre) — 60.9 mi, 345° N
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About This Bon Homme Colony Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bon Homme Colony, South Dakota. Coordinates: 42.864166, -97.70701. 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 Bon Homme Colony includes the ZIP code (57063), telephone area code (605), county seat of Bon Homme County (Tyndall), and school district assignment (Bon Homme School District 04-2).
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. |
