Explore Tea, South Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tea, South Dakota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of South Dakota or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tea.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Tea |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.456417 |
| Longitude | -96.825512 |
| Population | 5,598 |
| Density | 635.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 57064, 57106 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| County Seat | Canton |
| School District | Tea Area School District 41-5 |
Tea emerges from the expansive prairie landscape as a point of quiet expansion where the horizon feels wide and unburdened. It lies 9.9 miles southwest of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 224°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west of Harrisburg. Ninemile Creek meanders through the landscape, providing a subtle, fluid rhythm to the terrain that settles into the surrounding flatlands. To the west, the silhouettes of Rocky Ridge rise against the sky, grounding the view in a distant, stoic permanence. Lake Albert rests six miles away, offering a calm, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the high-plains sunset. Residents often spend their evenings at the Tea Baseball Field, where the crack of a bat echoes across the open fields as the light begins to amber. The air here holds a crisp, clean quality, carrying the scent of dry earth and the vast, unobstructed sky.
Tea maintains a steady economic pace that reflects its origins as a reliable hub within the greater regional agricultural network. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on rural trade to become a functional center for modern commerce and residential growth. Small businesses and service industries anchor the daily activity, providing the necessary infrastructure for a populace that values both productivity and steady progress. The land itself remains a silent partner in this development, with surrounding fields signaling the enduring importance of the harvest and the changing seasons. As the economy shifts, the people of Tea continue to prioritize a work ethic that honors the practical demands of life on the plains. This balance of industry and community creates a durable foundation that sustains the daily needs of those who choose to build their lives here.
Tea fosters a cultural character defined by a neighborly disposition and an appreciation for the simple, unpretentious beauty of the Midwest. The town serves as a gateway to natural wonders, positioned nine miles from the rushing water of Sioux Falls and twelve miles from the quiet, wooded trails of Gitchie Manitou State Preserve. Local life centers on the shared experiences of its people, whether gathering for seasonal festivities or supporting local athletic teams. While the region is known for its connection to the broader prairie history, Tea keeps its focus on the immediate bonds formed between neighbors. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a sense of stability and mutual respect that is evident in the quiet, well-tended streets. Through the changing weather and the passage of time, the spirit of the place remains anchored in the genuine connections made by those who live here.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tea, South Dakota. Coordinates: 43.456417, -96.825512. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Tea includes the ZIP code (57064, 57106), telephone area code (605), county seat of Lincoln County (Canton), and school district assignment (Tea Area School District 41-5).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |