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Clear Lake.

Its Census reference point is in Prairie Coteau, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Clear Lake lies about 3.5 miles east of Clear Lake by reference-point distance.

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

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THE FIRM OF BUECHNER & ORTH DESIGNED THIS STRUCTURE BUILT IN 1916 IN THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE. THIS FIRM IS A WELL KNOWN DESIGNER OF COURTHOUSE IN THE UPPER MIDWEST — South Dakota
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THE FIRM OF BUECHNER & ORTH DESIGNED THIS STRUCTURE BUILT IN 1916 IN THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE. THIS FIRM IS A WELL KNOWN DESIGNER OF COURTHOUSE IN THE UPPER MIDWEST — South Dakota

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THE SETTINGPrairie Coteau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDeuel County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Clear Lake on the map

THE CLEAR LAKE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Prairie Coteau setting.

Clear Lake city has 3.44 square miles of land in Deuel County. Its Census reference point is in Prairie Coteau, 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

Clear Lake and Deuel County

Clear Lake is associated with Deuel 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.

Deuel County

Clear Lake by land and water

The Census records 0.18 square miles of water within Clear Lake, or 5% of its total area. It is 2.8 percentage points higher than the 2.2% recorded for Deuel County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Clear Lake city has 9.3% of the land area of nearby Clear Lake township (36.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake

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

02

Read the Prairie Coteau setting

Prairie Coteau 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 Clear Lake

Clear Lake is 3.5 miles east of the Clear Lake 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.

Clear Lake 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 CLEAR LAKE

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.7563° N, 96.6902° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Clear Lake ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Clear Lake

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 Clear Lake ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Deuel

Use this county 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 County Of Deuel ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Clear Lake data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Prairie Coteau

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 Clear Lake.

Clear Lake lies about 3.5 miles east of Clear Lake by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Clear Lake in context

NSEWClear Lake · 3.5 miles1Altamont · 5.2 miles2Brandt · 5.7 miles3Altamont · 5.8 miles4Havana · 6.1 miles5Brandt · 7 miles6OUTER RING: 7 MILES
  1. 1
    Clear Lake3.5 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Altamont5.2 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Brandt5.7 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Altamont5.8 mi · town
  5. 5
    Havana6.1 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Brandt7 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 Clear Lake
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 Clear Lake?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Deuel County. Clear Lake’s 3.44 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Clear Lake property in Prairie Coteau?+

No. Prairie Coteau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.5 miles east of Clear Lake’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 Clear Lake?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Clear Lake.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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