Winfred South Dakota Map

About Winfred, South Dakota

Winfred is a locality in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 34. The population density is 11.2 people per km². Winfred is located at 43.9972°N, 97.3623°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57076.

Winfred rests upon the broad, sweeping canvases of the South Dakota prairie, where the land unfolds in gentle, almost imperceptible swells towards a horizon that seems to stretch into forever. It lies 45.2 miles north-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 313°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Howard. The sky here is a character in itself, a vast, shifting dome of cerulean or bruised twilight, often painted with streaks of gold and rose as the sun makes its measured descent. Fields of grain, golden or emerald depending on the season, ripple like a living sea under the persistent wind, punctuated by the occasional cluster of sturdy farmsteads whose silhouettes stand stark against the immense sky. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's generous, if demanding, nature. The history of Winfred is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent cultivation of the soil and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, this stretch of land has been the heart of agricultural endeavor, its economy tied inextricably to the bounty of wheat, corn, and soybeans that are coaxed from its fertile ground. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the harvest, a steady cadence that has shaped the character of Winfred and its inhabitants. While larger settlements may boast bustling commerce, Winfred offers a different kind of richness – the profound quiet of open spaces, the enduring strength of community, and the simple beauty of a landscape that has been both tamed and respected by those who call it home.

About This Winfred Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winfred, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.997197, -97.362288. 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 Winfred and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Winfred includes the ZIP code (57076), telephone area code (605), county seat of Lake County (Madison), and school district assignment (Madison Central School District 39-2). 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 Winfred is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.