Harrold South Dakota Map

About Harrold, South Dakota

Harrold is a locality in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 72. The population density is 77.8 people per km². Harrold is located at 44.5244°N, 99.7393°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57536.

Harrold rests upon a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of wind and water, a place where the earth unfurls in broad, sweeping plains that meet a sky that seems to stretch infinitely in every direction. It lies 89.3 miles south-west of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 224°T), and is situated 14.7 miles west of Highmore. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a rolling expanse of grassland and cropland that hums with the quiet industry of the agricultural heartland. In the long, lingering light of late afternoon, the wheat fields can shimmer like a sea of pale gold, and the air itself seems to hold a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of open spaces and a deep, abiding connection to the land. Even the occasional cluster of trees, standing sentinel near a farmstead, seems to draw strength from the boundless horizon, their branches reaching towards the wide-open heavens. The story of Harrold is deeply entwined with the early settlers who were drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning, their endeavors forging a community that has weathered the seasons of change. This area has long been a place of agricultural endeavor, its economy rooted in the cultivation of grains and the raising of livestock, a heritage that continues to define the rhythm of life. While the pace is unhurried, there is a palpable sense of purpose, a quiet determination that echoes the resilience of generations past. One might notice the sturdy, practical architecture of the buildings, built to withstand the elements and to serve the needs of a hardworking populace, each structure a small testament to the enduring spirit of Harrold.

About This Harrold Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrold, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.524428, -99.739284. 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 Harrold and Hughes County.

Detailed location data for Harrold includes the ZIP code (57536), telephone area code (605), county seat of Hughes County (Pierre), and school district assignment (Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2). 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 Harrold is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.