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Howard.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Missouri Coteau Slope, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Lakeview Colony lies about 1.8 miles west of Howard by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Howard, South Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Missouri Coteau Slope
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCharles Mix County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Howard on the map

THE HOWARD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Missouri Coteau Slope setting.

Howard township has 44.8 square miles of land in Charles Mix County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Missouri Coteau Slope, 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

Howard and Charles Mix County

Howard is associated with Charles Mix 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.

Charles Mix County

Howard by land and water

The Census records 4.51 square miles of water within Howard, or 9.1% of its total area. It is 4.5 percentage points higher than the 4.6% recorded for Charles Mix County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Howard township has 45.2 times the land area of nearby Lakeview Colony CDP (0.99 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Howard 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 Howard

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

02

Read the Southern Missouri Coteau Slope setting

Southern Missouri Coteau Slope 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 Lakeview Colony

Lakeview Colony is 1.8 miles west of the Howard 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.

Howard 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 HOWARD

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.2261° N, 98.4219° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Howard ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Howard 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 Slope

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 Howard.

Lakeview Colony lies about 1.8 miles west of Howard by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Howard in context

NSEWLakeview Colony · 1.8 miles1Ravinia · 6.2 miles2Chester · 6.4 miles3Plain Center · 6.5 miles4Kennedy · 6.6 miles5Armour · 7.5 miles6OUTER RING: 7.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Lakeview Colony1.8 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Ravinia6.2 mi · town
  3. 3
    Chester6.4 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Plain Center6.5 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Kennedy6.6 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Armour7.5 mi · city
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 Howard
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 Howard?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Charles Mix County. Howard’s 44.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Howard property in Southern Missouri Coteau Slope?+

No. Southern Missouri Coteau Slope is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Howard 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 Lakeview Colony as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.8 miles west of Howard’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 Howard?+

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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