Lake Madison South Dakota Map
Lake Madison, 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 Lake Madison, Lake County.
Interactive Map of Lake Madison, South Dakota
| City | Lake Madison |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.964162 |
| Longitude | -97.013117 |
| Population | 936 |
| Density | 72.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake Madison, South Dakota
Lake Madison is a locality in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 936. The population density is 72.4 people per km². Lake Madison is located at 43.9642°N, 97.0131°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57075.
Lake Madison rests as a shimmering jewel upon the South Dakota prairie, its waters reflecting the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky. It lies 32.6 miles north-north-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 331°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-south-east of Madison. Gentle slopes, softened by years of cultivation and wind, give way to the expansive reach of the lake, a significant body of water in this landscape of wide horizons. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant grasses, a perfume of open country that settles deep within the lungs. Along its shores, reeds whisper secrets to the breeze, and the occasional willow tree offers a dappled shade, a quiet respite from the insistent sun. The character of Lake Madison is one of open space, a place where the land breathes and the water holds the light, inviting contemplation and a slower pace of living. The history of Lake Madison is as deeply rooted as the grain that grows in the surrounding fields, its economy largely sustained by the fertile land and the bounty of the lake itself. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching to meet the horizon, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this soil. The lake, however, has always offered a complementary draw, providing recreational opportunities that have shaped the local character and contributed to a sense of community. Summer days here are often punctuated by the cheerful sounds of families enjoying the water, a gentle echo of the town's convivial spirit. While the whispers of history are subtle, they are present in the enduring traditions and the quiet pride of the people who call Lake Madison home.
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About This Lake Madison Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Madison, 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 Lake Madison and Lake County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Madison 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 Lake Madison 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. |
