Orland Colony, 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 Orland Colony, McCook County.
| City | Orland Colony |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | McCook |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.820486 |
| Longitude | -97.201517 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 27.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Orland Colony is a locality in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 37. The population density is 27.4 people per km². Orland Colony is located at 43.8205°N, 97.2015°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57048.
Orland Colony rests on a broad expanse of South Dakota prairie, where the land unfolds in a gentle, sweeping gesture toward horizons that seem to stretch into eternity. It lies 31.2 miles north-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 307°T), and is situated 13.5 miles south-south-west of Madison. The terrain here is predominantly flat to subtly rolling, a vast canvas of cultivated fields and grasslands that shift in hue with the changing seasons. In summer, the wheat and corn stand tall and green, a vibrant carpet under a sky that often boasts an immense, cloud-studded blue, while in autumn, these same fields turn to gold and russet, a softer, warmer palette. The air, especially in the early morning or late evening, carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the dry, earthy aroma of soil and distant livestock. The character of Orland Colony is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements dictate the rhythm of life and the vastness of the landscape encourages a measured, unhurried approach to existence. The history of Orland Colony is deeply intertwined with the agricultural aspirations of its early settlers, who sought fertile ground to build their lives and livelihoods. This region of McCook County, once shaped by nomadic peoples and later by homesteaders, developed its economy primarily through the cultivation of grains and the raising of cattle, a tradition that continues to define its present-day economic pulse. While no single grand landmark dominates the skyline, the subtle beauty of the land itself serves as a constant, quiet attraction, particularly the way the light at dusk softens the edges of the fields and casts long, elegant shadows. Life in Orland Colony moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to carve their existence from this wide, open country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Orland Colony, 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 Orland Colony and McCook County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Orland Colony 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 Orland Colony 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. |