Bristol South Dakota Map
Bristol, South Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bristol, Day County.
Interactive Map of Bristol, South Dakota
| City | Bristol |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Day |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.344676 |
| Longitude | -97.748427 |
| Population | 275 |
| Density | 181.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bristol, South Dakota
Bristol is a locality in Day County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 275. The population density is 181.2 people per km². Bristol is located at 45.3447°N, 97.7484°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57219.
Bristol sits on the wide, open plains of northeastern South Dakota, a place where the sky seems to stretch infinitely in every direction, often painted with the dramatic hues of sunrise and sunset. It lies 36.8 miles east-south-east of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 103°T), and is situated 11.1 miles west of Webster. The landscape here is one of gentle, rolling terrain, a vast expanse of agricultural land punctuated by the occasional cluster of trees that offer a welcome break from the unbroken horizon. In the distance, the subtle rise and fall of the land suggests the slow, patient work of ancient glaciers. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a testament to the fertile soil that defines this region. The story of Bristol is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land, a narrative of farming and community spirit that has persevered through generations. This is a place where the local economy has long been anchored by the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and wheat, their golden fields stretching out like a patchwork quilt across the countryside. The modest buildings of Bristol itself speak of a history built on hard work and self-reliance, a quiet dignity that resonates through its streets. While it may not boast grand monuments, the enduring strength of its agricultural heritage and the close-knit bonds of its residents are the true, distinctive landmarks of this prairie settlement.
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About This Bristol Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bristol, South Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bristol and Day County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bristol is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bristol is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
