Blog · October 14, 2026 · South Dakota
The Day County Plat Map: a South Dakota guide
How to search and read the Day County map, with notes for land near Waubay.
Main page: Day County, SD GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Day County facts and neighboring maps).
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Anyone shopping, building or hunting near Andover ends up on the Day County plat map sooner or later. Here's where the Day County, South Dakota version lives and how to get the most from it.
What a Day County parcel record displays
Select a lot in Webster to see the parcel number, owner, acreage and a short legal description. Depending on the viewer, a property near Enemy Swim may display land use codes and improvement values, which point you to the recorded documents.
Search Day County parcels by owner, address or ID
Day County publishes its parcels on the District III regional GIS map, which runs on the District III planning district web GIS, free to use for a lot in Webster or a property near Grenville. Use the search box for an address in Webster or a parcel number, or simply zoom in and click a property near Grenville. Bookmark our Day County page too; it tracks the official South Dakota link if it moves and lists the maps around Webster.
Aerials, labels and layers
Turn on aerial imagery near Webster to compare lines with fences and tree rows, and remember photos and lines can be offset. Some versions of the map covering Webster may include zoning, flood or township layers, worth a look before your next call.
Who uses the Day County map
Builders around Pierpont use the map to size up tracts before calling anyone, then follow up with the deed and a survey. Note the IDs for parcels near Pierpont; they're the fastest way back to a record.
Using the map on the go
Out in the field near Bristol, you can open the map without an app, although signal can drop in rural spots. If the Day County site is slow, check our directory page for a current link, as links sometimes change.
Work and land use in Day County
Day County's 2022 business count was 222 establishments, with retail trade, construction, and accommodation and food services the largest groups. Agriculture and forestry support services and accommodation (hotels, motels, RV parks and camps) make up an above-average share of Day County businesses, a clue to how land around Waubay gets used.
The lay of the land around Webster
Webster is the county seat, and Bristol, Waubay, Andover, and Butler are among the other towns on the county map. Unincorporated communities in the county, including Enemy Swim, Crandall, and Holmquist, display up as small groups of parcels along the roads. Roughly 1,028 square miles of land and about 5,451 residents (2023 estimate) make up Day County. Beyond the town lots in Bristol, expect big rural parcels across the county.
Neighboring maps around Day County
A farm near the county line can carry separate records in Brown County, Clark County, and Codington County as well. Our South Dakota page links each map neighboring Day County.
Recorded documents in Day County, South Dakota
The parcel layer for Day County points back to recorded deeds and plats, kept by the county's recording office (its title varies by state). A deed book and page or instrument number on the county record is the fastest way to pull the document for a lot in Andover.
Limits of the Day County plat map
Lines on the Day County plat map come from tax mapping, so treat them as approximate. Ownership on the Day County map reflects the last roll, which matters if you plan to contact an owner.
Day County, SD: common questions
Why does the Day County map display the old owner?
The Day County roll lags the courthouse; a deed filed lately may not display yet.
Do I need an account for the Day County parcel map?
Parcels in Day County are free to browse.
Does the Day County map display acreage?
Most Day County records list assessed acreage, which can differ from a survey.
Where are deeds for Day County land kept?
Request it from the Day County recording office; the parcel record often lists the book and page.
Are lot lines on the Day County map accurate?
They're approximate near Waubay; use a licensed survey for fences and building.
How do I track down a property on the Day County map?
Search an address in Waubay, and click the outline.
Open the official Day County, SD parcel map Day County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.