Cameron Colony South Dakota Map

About Cameron Colony, South Dakota

Cameron Colony is a locality in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 77. The population density is 12.9 people per km². Cameron Colony is located at 43.1890°N, 97.2629°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57070.

Cameron Colony rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of South Dakota prairie, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels like an infinite, ever-changing canvas. It lies 37.7 miles south-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 229°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west of Viborg. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a vast, fertile quilt of rich, dark soil, broken only by the occasional cluster of wind-sculpted trees or the faint trace of a long-gone creek bed. In the late afternoon, the sun spills across these fields in a molten gold, softening the edges of the world and casting long, attenuated shadows that seem to stretch to the very edge of perception. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a purity that feels as old as the land itself. The story of Cameron Colony is one of hardy pioneers, drawn to this fertile ground by the promise of a new life and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that has long defined the American prairie. Founded by a group seeking to establish a distinct community, its early years were shaped by the relentless rhythm of agriculture, a dependence on the capricious moods of the weather and the bounty of the seasons. While the specific economic drivers have shifted over the decades, the legacy of that agricultural foundation remains, a deep-seated understanding of the land and its potential. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance, the sight of grain elevators standing sentinel against the immense sky, these are the enduring markers of Cameron Colony's place in the world, a testament to the enduring strength of its people and their connection to this particular corner of the Great Plains.

About This Cameron Colony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cameron Colony, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.188974, -97.262939. 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 Cameron Colony and Turner County.

Detailed location data for Cameron Colony includes the ZIP code (57070), telephone area code (605), county seat of Turner County (Parker), and school district assignment (Viborg Hurley School District 60-6). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cameron Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.