Lake Madison South Dakota Map

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.

About This Lake Madison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Madison, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.964162, -97.013117. 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.

Detailed location data for Lake Madison includes the ZIP code (57075), telephone area code (605), county seat of Lake County (Madison), and school district assignment (Madison Central School District 39-2). 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 Lake Madison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.