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Lake Madison.

Its Census reference point is in Prairie Coteau, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Lake View lies about 2.6 miles northwest of Lake Madison by reference-point distance.

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

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Lake Madison, South Dakota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Lake Madison, South Dakota from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGPrairie Coteau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLake County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Lake Madison on the map

THE LAKE MADISON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Prairie Coteau setting.

Lake Madison CDP has 4.71 square miles of land in Lake 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

Lake Madison and Lake County

Lake Madison is associated with Lake 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.

Lake County

Lake Madison by land and water

The Census records 4.39 square miles of water within Lake Madison, or 48.2% of its total area. It is 46.1 percentage points higher than the 2.1% recorded for Lake County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Lake Madison CDP has 16.6% of the land area of nearby Lake View township (28.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Lake Madison land.

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

01

Separate Lake Madison’s place name from its government

Lake Madison is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Lake Madison address as city approval. Lake County is the geographic starting point for the records.

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 Lake View

Lake View is 2.6 miles northwest of the Lake Madison 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.

Lake Madison 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 LAKE MADISON

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.9551° N, 97.0266° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Lake Madison ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Lake Madison data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’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 Lake Madison.

Lake View lies about 2.6 miles northwest of Lake Madison by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Lake Madison in context

NSEWLake View · 2.6 miles1Wentworth · 4.2 miles2Brant Lake · 4.5 miles3Wentworth · 4.5 miles4Franklin · 5.1 miles5Brant Lake South · 5.3 miles6OUTER RING: 5.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Lake View2.6 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Wentworth4.2 mi · village
  3. 3
    Brant Lake4.5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Wentworth4.5 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Franklin5.1 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Brant Lake South5.3 mi · census-designated place
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 Lake Madison
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 Lake Madison?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lake County. Lake Madison’s 4.71 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Lake Madison property in Prairie Coteau?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.6 miles northwest of Lake Madison’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 Lake Madison?+

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 Lake Madison.
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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