Gary South Dakota Map
Explore Gary, South Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Gary, South Dakota
| City | Gary |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Deuel County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.792464 |
| Longitude | -96.455886 |
| Population | 240 |
| Density | 123.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 57237 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| County Seat | Clear Lake |
| School District | Deuel School District 19-4 |
About Gary, South Dakota
Gary is a locality in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 240. The population density is 123.9 people per km². Gary is located at 44.7925°N, 96.4559°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gary is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57237.Gary unfolds across a landscape of expansive prairie, where the West Branch Lac qui Parle River carves a quiet, serpentine path through the terrain. It lies 33.1 miles east-southeast of Watertown, SD (from Watertown, SD: bearing 103°T), and is situated 30.8 miles south-southeast of Milbank. The horizon remains broad and unbroken, save for the distant silhouette of Mount Wickham that anchors the edge of the sky. Sunlight here possesses a particular clarity, sharpening the edges of the grasses and illuminating the deep, earthen tones of the earth. Within the immediate vicinity, the protected expanse of Gary Gulch provides a sanctuary for native flora, while the nearby waters of Briggs Lake offer a stillness that mirrors the vast, open heavens above.
The history of Gary remains rooted in the deliberate pace of agricultural life, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily activity. Industry here draws its strength from the surrounding soil, fostering a community that values the enduring fiber of its local trade and craftsmanship. Generations have navigated the shifting demands of rural enterprise, maintaining a quiet resilience that defines the character of the people. Visitors might notice how the architecture reflects a mid-western pragmatism, with structures built to withstand the elements while serving the modest, steady needs of those who dwell in Gary.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Mound Springs State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 116° SE
- Mound Spring Prairie State Scientific and Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 169° S
- Lac Qui Parle County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 038° NE
- Briggs Lake (State Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 240° SW
- Crystal Springs Fee (Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 231° SW
- Yellow Medicine County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 4.8 mi, 172° S
- Mud Lake (State Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 260° W
- Barckes Corner (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 090° E
- Canby Depot Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 123° SE
- HGC Eagle Carving (Public Artwork) — 19.5 mi, 179° S
- South Dakota Game Fish and Parks - Wildlife Division (State Park) — 25.4 mi, 343° N
- Grant County Historical Society Agricultural Museum (Museum) — 27.0 mi, 322° NW
- Boyd House (Attraction) — 27.4 mi, 081° E
- Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.3 mi, 144° SE · 12k acres
- Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.4 mi, 010° N · 23k acres
- Milbank Grist Mill (Monument) — 30.7 mi, 345° N
- Mill Theatres (Cinema) — 30.8 mi, 343° N
- Valley Queen Heritage Center (Museum) — 30.9 mi, 344° N
- Arv Hus Museum (Museum) — 34.5 mi, 050° NE
- Paul Bunyan's Boat-Anchor (Attraction) — 34.9 mi, 002° N
- Watertown Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 36.3 mi, 286° W
- Cinema 5 (Cinema) — 37.3 mi, 207° SW
- Donald Christman Toy Museum (Museum) — 39.8 mi, 249° W
- Minnesota Machinery Museum (Attraction) — 41.6 mi, 099° E
- Willard Andrews Lookout (Viewpoint) — 43.3 mi, 347° N
- Three Maidens (Historic Ruins) — 54.6 mi, 173° S
- The Stone Station (Attraction) — 56.4 mi, 132° SE
- Laura Ingalls' Dugout Home on Plum Creek (Historic Ruins) — 61.6 mi, 127° SE
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About This Gary Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gary, South Dakota. Coordinates: 44.792464, -96.455886. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Gary includes the ZIP code (57237), telephone area code (605), county seat of Deuel County (Clear Lake), and school district assignment (Deuel School District 19-4).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
