Scotland South Dakota Map

About Scotland, South Dakota

Scotland is a locality in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 851. The population density is 345.0 people per km². Scotland is located at 43.1497°N, 97.7176°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57059.

Scotland, South Dakota, unfolds across the vast, gently rolling prairie, a place where the horizon stretches endlessly, painted in hues of amber and gold under a sky that seems to hold its breath. It lies 58.1 miles west-south-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 242°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-west of Menno. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, speaks of generations of cultivation, its contours smoothed by wind and time into a landscape that feels both ancient and alive. Here, the air carries the clean scent of sun-baked earth and distant, ripening grain, a subtle perfume that clings to the wind. The houses, often painted in modest, enduring colors, stand with a quiet resilience, their windows reflecting the immense, ever-changing sky. The history of Scotland is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent spirit of its people and the fertile ground they have worked. Founded by Scottish immigrants seeking new opportunities, the community has always been tied to the agricultural bounty of the land, a legacy that continues to define its economy. The fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like a patchwork quilt, a testament to the hardiness and foresight of those who settled here. Evenings in Scotland often bring a profound stillness, broken only by the distant hum of farm equipment or the lowing of cattle, a quiet rhythm that underscores the enduring connection between the people and the earth that sustains them.

About This Scotland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scotland, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.149715, -97.717567. 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 Scotland and Bon Homme County.

Detailed location data for Scotland includes the ZIP code (57059), telephone area code (605), county seat of Bon Homme County (Tyndall), and school district assignment (Scotland School District 04-3). 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 Scotland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.