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Andover.

Its Census reference point is in Drift Plains, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Andover lies about 0.8 miles east of Andover by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Andover, South Dakota — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Andover, South Dakota · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Andover, South Dakota from above
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THE SETTINGDrift Plains

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDay County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Andover on the map

THE ANDOVER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Drift Plains setting.

Andover township has 71.2 square miles of land in Day County. Its Census reference point is in Drift Plains, 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

Andover and Day County

Andover is associated with Day 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.

Day County

Andover by land and water

The Census records 0.37 square miles of water within Andover, or 0.5% of its total area. It is 5.2 percentage points lower than the 5.7% recorded for Day County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Andover township has 263.6 times the land area of nearby Andover town (0.27 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

SD · legal townshipLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Andover

45.4140° N, 97.9191° W

6 mi east–west extent12.1 mi north–south extent71.2 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Andover

South Dakota · 71.5 sq mi total

Land: 99.5%
Water: 0.5%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Andover71.2 sq mi

Andover0.27 sq mi

Bristol34.4 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Andover review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Andover township
Reference point: 45.4140° N, 97.9191° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Andover land.

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

Locate the parcel within Andover

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

Read the Drift Plains setting

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

Check the route, beyond Andover

Andover is 0.8 miles east of the Andover 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.

Andover 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 ANDOVER

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.4140° N, 97.9191° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Andover ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Andover data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Drift Plains

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 maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Andover.

Andover lies about 0.8 miles east of Andover by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Andover in context

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 Andover
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 Andover?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Day County. Andover’s 71.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Andover property in Drift Plains?+

No. Drift Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Andover 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 Andover as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.8 miles east of Andover’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 Andover?+

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 Andover.
Your next chapter.

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Land in theDrift Plains setting.