Orland Colony South Dakota Map

About Orland Colony, South Dakota

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.

About This Orland Colony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orland Colony, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.820486, -97.201517. 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.

Detailed location data for Orland Colony includes the ZIP code (57048), telephone area code (605), county seat of McCook County (Salem), and school district assignment (Montrose School District 43-2). 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 Orland Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.