Frederick South Dakota Map

About Frederick, South Dakota

Frederick is a locality in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 160. The population density is 50.7 people per km². Frederick is located at 45.8325°N, 98.5062°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57441.

Frederick rests on the broad, sweeping plains of northeastern South Dakota, where the land unfurls in an endless, subtle tapestry of gold and green under an immense sky. It lies 25.4 miles north of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 358°T), and is situated 11.8 miles south of Ellendale. The horizon, a sharp, unwavering line, promises distant horizons and the vastness of the prairie, broken only by the occasional cluster of trees or the low-slung silhouette of a farmhouse. Here, the wind, a constant companion, whispers through the tall grasses, carrying the scent of earth and distant rain, a primal lullaby that has sung to this land for millennia. The air itself feels clean and sharp, especially in the early morning light when a pearlescent sheen seems to coat the world, hinting at the profound silence that can descend when the wind briefly stills. The story of Frederick is etched into the grain of this agricultural heartland, a place whose very existence is tied to the fertility of the soil and the grit of its people. For generations, the fields surrounding Frederick have yielded their bounty, primarily wheat and corn, forming the backbone of the local economy and shaping the rhythm of life. This is a place where hard work is not just a virtue but a necessity, a tradition passed down from the homesteaders who first broke this prairie ground. While not boasting grand monuments, Frederick possesses a quiet dignity, a resilience born of enduring seasons and the shared experience of rural life. The simple elegance of the landscape, the open skies, and the close-knit nature of its inhabitants all contribute to a distinct character, a testament to the enduring spirit of the American prairie.

About This Frederick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frederick, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.832474, -98.506209. 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 Frederick and Brown County.

Detailed location data for Frederick includes the ZIP code (57441), telephone area code (605), county seat of Brown County (Aberdeen), and school district assignment (Frederick Area School District 06-2). 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 Frederick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.