Tyndall South Dakota Map

About Tyndall, South Dakota

Tyndall is a locality in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,183. The population density is 295.1 people per km². Tyndall is located at 42.9933°N, 97.8628°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57066.

Tyndall sits on the rolling plains of southeastern South Dakota, where the land stretches out in broad, fertile sweeps under an immense sky. It lies 70.0 miles west-south-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 237°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Springfield. The air here carries the clean scent of tilled earth and, in the summer months, the sweet perfume of ripening corn. Fields of gold and green unfurl like an endless quilt, punctuated by the darker, more stubborn stands of native grasses that cling to the shallower slopes. The horizon, a clean, sharp line, is broken only by the occasional farmhouse or the distant, hazy smudge of a windbreak. Even in the quiet of midday, there’s a constant, subtle hum of life, the distant rumble of a tractor or the lowing of cattle, a testament to the land's enduring productivity. The story of Tyndall is one of resilience and the deep connection to the soil that defines much of Bon Homme County. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of this region, the town has always been intrinsically linked to the bounty of its surroundings. The local economy remains firmly rooted in farming and ranching, with grain elevators standing like sentinels along the railroad tracks, a reminder of the vital role agriculture has played in its development. While progress has brought changes, the character of Tyndall endures, a quiet strength born from generations who have worked this land. You can still feel the echoes of its past in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the unhurried rhythm of life that flows through its streets, a pace dictated by the seasons and the work that must be done.

About This Tyndall Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tyndall, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.99333, -97.862846. 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 Tyndall and Bon Homme County.

Detailed location data for Tyndall includes the ZIP code (57066), telephone area code (605), county seat of Bon Homme County (Tyndall), and school district assignment (Bon Homme School District 04-2). 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 Tyndall is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.