Oglala South Dakota Map

About Oglala, South Dakota

Oglala is a locality in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,071. The population density is 49.4 people per km². Oglala is located at 43.1886°N, 102.7396°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57764.

Oglala lies across a land that breathes the vastness of the prairie, where the horizon stretches out like an unbroken promise, painted in hues of ochre and pale gold under an immense, ever-shifting sky. It lies 66.3 miles south-south-east of Rapid City, SD (from Rapid City, SD: bearing 158°T), and is situated 14.6 miles north-west of Pine Ridge. Low-lying hills, softened by eons of wind and sun, roll across the landscape, their contours a gentle testament to the forces that shaped this place. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a mingling of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant grasses, especially potent in the lingering light of late afternoon. The sparse architecture of Oglala itself seems to settle into the terrain, its buildings low-slung and practical, mirroring the unpretentious character of the land itself. This is a place deeply imprinted by the enduring spirit of the Oglala Lakota people, whose history is woven into the very soil and wind. The economy of Oglala has long been tied to the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the backbone of its existence, the steady rhythm of livestock and crops dictating the pulse of daily life. For generations, this has been a center for cultural gatherings and a place where traditions are held close, passed down through stories and ceremonies that echo the wisdom of ancestors. The quiet dignity of Oglala is not in grand monuments, but in the resilience of its people and the profound connection they share with this wide, open country.

About This Oglala Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oglala, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.188594, -102.739621. 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 Oglala and Oglala Lakota County.

Detailed location data for Oglala includes the ZIP code (57764), telephone area code (605), county seat of Oglala Lakota County (Hot Springs), and school district assignment (Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1). 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 Oglala is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.