Waverly South Dakota Map

About Waverly, South Dakota

Waverly is a locality in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 7. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Waverly is located at 44.9986°N, 96.9717°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57201.

Waverly breathes the wide-open expanse of the prairie, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into forever, painted in the subtle, shifting hues of South Dakota's sky. It lies 80.4 miles east-south-east of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 113°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Watertown. Rolling fields, a patchwork of gold and green under the sun, give way to the gentle swell of the land, a topography shaped by ancient glaciers and the persistent kiss of wind. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of earth and harvested grain, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Waverly's core. Even the shadows cast by the late afternoon sun seem to possess a unique quality, long and elongated, stretching across the land like hushed secrets. The story of Waverly is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Codington County, a narrative of resilience and quiet determination etched into the very soil. Its economy has long been tied to the fertile earth, with farming and ranching forming the bedrock of its existence, a tradition passed down through generations. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling crowds, Waverly possesses a distinct character, a steadiness that reflects the enduring spirit of its people. The simple architecture of its homes and businesses speaks of practicality and a deep connection to the land, a visual echo of the hardworking hands that have cultivated this place for over a century.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.998576, -96.971738. 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 Waverly and Codington County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (57201), telephone area code (605), county seat of Codington County (Watertown), and school district assignment (Waverly School District 14-5). 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.