Clearfield Colony South Dakota Map

About Clearfield Colony, South Dakota

Clearfield Colony is a locality in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 106. The population density is 21.9 people per km². Clearfield Colony is located at 43.1438°N, 98.1425°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57330.

Clearfield Colony lies cradled by the rolling plains of South Dakota, where the sky feels vast enough to swallow the horizon whole. It lies 77.7 miles west-south-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 249°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-north-east of Wagner. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a tapestry woven from prairie grasses that rustle with a dry whisper in the persistent breeze. Farmsteads, scattered like forgotten seeds, dot the landscape, their weathered silos and barns standing as stoic sentinels against the immensity. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the earthy aroma of turned soil and the distant hint of livestock, a subtle perfume that speaks of open country and a life lived close to the elements. The subtle undulations of the terrain suggest the patient sculpting of wind and water over untold ages, a quiet drama played out in geological time. The history of Clearfield Colony is intrinsically tied to the agricultural pulse of this region, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate this seemingly untamed prairie. For generations, the economy here has been rooted in the rich, dark soil, with cattle ranching and grain farming forming the bedrock of its livelihood. While not a place of grand monuments, Clearfield Colony possesses a quiet dignity, a character forged in the resilience of its people and their deep connection to the land. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, a steady cadence of planting, tending, and harvesting, punctuated by the shared experience of community gatherings and the simple pleasures of rural existence. The nearby Missouri River, though not a dominant feature in the immediate vicinity, has historically shaped the broader region’s development, offering a lifeline for agriculture and transportation, its influence a subtle undercurrent in the story of Clearfield Colony.

About This Clearfield Colony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clearfield Colony, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.143834, -98.142457. 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 Clearfield Colony and Charles Mix County.

Detailed location data for Clearfield Colony includes the ZIP code (57330), telephone area code (605), county seat of Charles Mix County (Lake Andes), and school district assignment (Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5). 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 Clearfield Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.