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Hopper.

Its Census reference point is in James River Lowland, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Plankinton lies about 5 miles west of Hopper by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Hopper, South Dakota — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Hopper, South Dakota · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Hopper, South Dakota from above
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THE SETTINGJames River Lowland

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAurora County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hopper on the map

THE HOPPER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
James River Lowland setting.

Hopper township has 36.1 square miles of land in Aurora 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

Hopper and Aurora County

Hopper is associated with Aurora 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.

Aurora County

Hopper by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Hopper, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points lower than the 0.6% recorded for Aurora County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Hopper township has 47.3 times the land area of nearby Plankinton city (0.76 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

SD · legal townshipLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Hopper

43.7325° N, 98.3856° W

6 mi east–west extent6.1 mi north–south extent36.1 sq mi of land

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

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Hopper

South Dakota · 36.1 sq mi total

Land: 99.9%
Water: 0.1%

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

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Hopper36.1 sq mi

Plankinton0.76 sq mi

Palatine36.8 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 Hopper review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Hopper township
Reference point: 43.7325° N, 98.3856° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hopper 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 Hopper

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

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?

Check the route, beyond Plankinton

Plankinton is 5 miles west of the Hopper 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.

Hopper 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 HOPPER

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.7325° N, 98.3856° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hopper ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Hopper 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

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 maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Hopper.

Plankinton lies about 5 miles west of Hopper by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hopper 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 Hopper
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 Hopper?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Aurora County. Hopper’s 36.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Hopper property in James River Lowland?+

No. James River Lowland is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hopper 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 Plankinton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5 miles west of Hopper’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 Hopper?+

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 Hopper.
Your next chapter.

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Sell my land inHopper.

Land in theJames River Lowland setting.