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Bates.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Missouri Coteau, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Spring Lake lies about 5.5 miles west of Bates by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Bates, South Dakota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Bates, South Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Missouri Coteau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHand County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Bates on the map

THE BATES LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Missouri Coteau setting.

Bates township has 36.1 square miles of land in Hand County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Missouri Coteau, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains.

Glaciated plains bridge the wetter eastern prairie and the drier, more broken Great Plains. Numerous prairie potholes and other seasonal or persistent wetlands are characteristic regional landforms.

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

Bates and Hand County

Bates is associated with Hand 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.

Hand County

Bates by land and water

The Census records 0.23 square miles of water within Bates, or 0.6% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points higher than the 0.2% recorded for Hand County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Bates township has 1 times the land area of nearby Spring Lake township (35 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Bates land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Bates

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

02

Read the Southern Missouri Coteau setting

Southern Missouri Coteau belongs to Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Do parcel-specific maps identify glacial depressions or drainage features, and how do they relate to the access route?

03

Check the route, beyond Spring Lake

Spring Lake is 5.5 miles west of the Bates 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.

Bates 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 BATES

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.2407° N, 98.7621° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Bates ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Bates 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

Southern Missouri Coteau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northwestern Glaciated Plains context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional South Dakota official sources

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 Bates.

Spring Lake lies about 5.5 miles west of Bates by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Bates in context

NSEWSpring Lake · 5.5 miles1Burr Oak · 5.9 miles2Harmony · 6 miles3Rose Hill · 6.2 miles4Hiland · 8.2 miles5Sand Creek · 8.5 miles6OUTER RING: 8.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Spring Lake5.5 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Burr Oak5.9 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Harmony6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Rose Hill6.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Hiland8.2 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Sand Creek8.5 mi · legal township
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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Bates
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 Bates?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Hand County. Bates’s 36.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Bates property in Southern Missouri Coteau?+

No. Southern Missouri Coteau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Bates 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 Spring Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.5 miles west of Bates’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 Bates?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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