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Alpena.

Its Census reference point is in James River Lowland, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Alpena lies about 2.7 miles southwest of Alpena by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Alpena, South Dakota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Alpena, South Dakota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Alpena, South Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGJames River Lowland
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJerauld County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alpena on the map

THE ALPENA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
James River Lowland setting.

Alpena town has 1.63 square miles of land in Jerauld County. Its Census reference point is in James River Lowland, within Northern Glaciated Plains.

Flat to gently rolling glacial terrain supports a prairie transition between taller and shorter grasses. Many temporary and seasonal wetlands occupy depressions left in the glacial landscape.

Regional context: Northern Glaciated Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alpena and Jerauld County

Alpena is associated with Jerauld County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Jerauld County

Alpena by land and water

The Census records 0.01 square miles of water within Alpena, or 0.9% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 1.2% recorded for Jerauld County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alpena town has 4.9% of the land area of nearby Alpena township (33.1 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alpena land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Alpena

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Alpena. Check the Jerauld County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the James River Lowland setting

James River Lowland belongs to Northern Glaciated Plains. What do current parcel maps show about depressions, drainage and road frontage within the glacial plain?

03

Check the route, beyond Alpena

Alpena is 2.7 miles southwest of the Alpena reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alpena resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALPENA

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.1834° N, 98.3684° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alpena ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Alpena

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Alpena ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alpena data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

James River Lowland

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Glaciated Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional South Dakota landowner resources

South Dakota DANR data and mapping

Official water, well, and environmental data tools.

South Dakota Water Rights Program

Agency guidance on water-use records, existing permits, and research assistance.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alpena.

Alpena lies about 2.7 miles southwest of Alpena by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alpena in context

NSEWAlpena · 2.7 miles1Carlyle · 3.5 miles2Warren · 5.8 miles3Grant · 6.2 miles4Virgil · 8 miles5Lane · 8.3 miles6OUTER RING: 8.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Alpena2.7 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Carlyle3.5 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Warren5.8 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Grant6.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Virgil8 mi · town
  6. 6
    Lane8.3 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within South Dakota; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alpena
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alpena?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jerauld County. Alpena’s 1.63 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alpena property in James River Lowland?+

No. James River Lowland is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alpena boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Alpena as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.7 miles southwest of Alpena’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alpena?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Alpena.
Your next chapter.

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