Dolton, 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 Dolton, Turner County.
| City | Dolton |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Turner |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.490816 |
| Longitude | -97.385619 |
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 34.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Dolton is a locality in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 21. The population density is 34.5 people per km². Dolton is located at 43.4908°N, 97.3856°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57319.
Dolton rests upon the broad, sweeping plains of South Dakota, where the land stretches out like an unrolled bolt of earth-toned cloth under a sky that seems to hold an infinite capacity for light. It lies 34.6 miles west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 263°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of Freeman. The terrain here is a testament to the quiet persistence of agriculture, a gentle undulation of fields that shift from the deep green of summer crops to the tawny hues of harvested grain, all under the vast, ever-changing canvas of the prairie sky. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the dry sweetness of ripening corn and the fainter, mineral tang of the soil, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. The character of Dolton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements dictate the pace and where human endeavor works in concert with the land's inherent rhythms. The history of Dolton is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the promise of fertile ground, a narrative etched into the very layout of its streets and the weathered facades of its older buildings. Originally established by settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential, its local economy has long been anchored by the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with grain elevators standing as proud sentinels against the horizon, a constant reminder of the harvest's importance. While not a hub of grand monuments, Dolton possesses a distinct charm in its unpretentious simplicity, a place where generations have cultivated not only crops but also a quiet sense of community, where the passing of seasons is marked by the changing colors of the fields and the steady hum of agricultural life. The subtle shifts in sunlight as dusk descends, painting the western sky in shades of rose and amber, offer a moment of profound beauty, a silent acknowledgment of the enduring spirit of this prairie settlement.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dolton, 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 Dolton and Turner County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Dolton 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 Dolton 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. |