Goodwin South Dakota Map

About Goodwin, South Dakota

Goodwin is a locality in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 101. The population density is 76.5 people per km². Goodwin is located at 44.8791°N, 96.8487°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57238.

Goodwin rests on the broad shoulders of the South Dakota prairie, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas painted with the subtle hues of dawn and dusk. It lies 89.4 miles east-south-east of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 116°T), and is situated 13.1 miles east of Watertown. Rolling fields of grain, golden in the summer sun and stubbled brown in the crisp autumn air, define the horizon, punctuated by the occasional lone farmhouse or cluster of wind-battered trees. The land here feels ancient and patient, worn smooth by the wind and the slow, steady march of seasons, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the natural world. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the dust of the earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses. The story of Goodwin is one of resilience and the steady pulse of agriculture. Its early days were shaped by the hardy settlers who carved a life from this fertile soil, their dreams tied to the bounty of the land. The local economy still draws its strength from the surrounding farms, the harvest dictating the rhythm of life, from the planting in spring to the gathering in fall. While the visible landmarks are few, the true character of Goodwin lies in the enduring spirit of its people and the unyielding beauty of its wide-open spaces, a place where the quiet hum of tractors and the rustle of corn stalks are the prevailing sounds.

About This Goodwin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goodwin, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.879132, -96.848676. 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 Goodwin and Deuel County.

Detailed location data for Goodwin includes the ZIP code (57238), telephone area code (605), county seat of Deuel County (Clear Lake), and school district assignment (Deuel School District 19-4). 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 Goodwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.