Webster South Dakota Map
Webster, South Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Webster, Day County.
Interactive Map of Webster, South Dakota
| City | Webster |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Day |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.33218 |
| Longitude | -97.520089 |
| Population | 1,896 |
| Density | 433.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Webster, South Dakota
Webster is a locality in Day County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,896. The population density is 433.9 people per km². Webster is located at 45.3322°N, 97.5201°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57274.
Webster sits on the broad, sweeping prairie, a place where the horizon stretches with an almost audacious generosity. It lies 47.8 miles east of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 101°T), and is situated 29.2 miles east-south-east of Groton. The land here is a study in subtle contours, rising and falling in gentle swells that catch the light in ever-shifting patterns, a vast canvas painted in shades of ochre and pale green during the dry months, transforming into a vibrant, almost luminous emerald after a good rain. The air itself carries a certain crispness, a testament to the immense skies that preside over this part of Day County, and on clear evenings, the stars seem to gather in denser clusters than one might expect, a breathtaking punctuation to the day's quietude. The scattered farmsteads, their silos like silent sentinels, punctuate the landscape, each a small outpost in this immense, open country. The history of Webster is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the hardy individuals who first sought to cultivate it. Established in the late 19th century, it grew from a small settlement into a regional hub, its fortunes shaped by the agricultural bounty of the surrounding plains, primarily grains and cattle. The local economy, though it has seen its shifts over the decades, remains anchored in these traditional pursuits, with a resilient spirit that mirrors the enduring nature of the prairie itself. A notable feature of Webster is the proximity to the lakes, particularly Waubay Lake, a significant draw for those who appreciate the water's reflective calm and the abundant wildlife it supports, offering a different kind of beauty against the backdrop of the endless sky.
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About This Webster Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Webster, South Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Webster and Day County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Webster is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Webster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
