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Lone Rock.

Its Census reference point is in Loess Prairies, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Grovena lies about 4.8 miles west of Lone Rock by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Lone Rock, South Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGLoess Prairies
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMoody County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Lone Rock on the map

THE LONE ROCK LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Loess Prairies setting.

Lone Rock township has 22 square miles of land in Moody County. Its Census reference point is in Loess Prairies, within Western Corn Belt Plains.

Glacial till plains and windblown loess hills make up the Western Corn Belt landscape. Near-level and rolling terrain are interspersed with steeper river valleys and hills.

Regional context: Western Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Lone Rock and Moody County

Lone Rock is associated with Moody 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.

Moody County

Lone Rock by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Lone Rock, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Moody County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Lone Rock township has 60.7% of the land area of nearby Grovena township (36.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Lone Rock 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 Lone Rock

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

02

Read the Loess Prairies setting

Loess Prairies belongs to Western Corn Belt Plains. Is the parcel on a till plain, loess hill or valley edge, and what existing drainage and access documentation is available?

03

Check the route, beyond Grovena

Grovena is 4.8 miles west of the Lone Rock 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.

Lone Rock 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 LONE ROCK

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.9804° N, 96.4891° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Lone Rock ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Moody

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 Moody ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Lone Rock 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

Loess Prairies

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Corn Belt 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 Lone Rock.

Grovena lies about 4.8 miles west of Lone Rock by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Lone Rock in context

NSEWGrovena · 4.8 miles1Pleasant Valley Colony · 5.5 miles2Alliance · 5.8 miles3Union · 6 miles4Flandreau · 7.2 miles5Flandreau · 7.8 miles6OUTER RING: 7.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Grovena4.8 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Pleasant Valley Colony5.5 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Alliance5.8 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Union6 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Flandreau7.2 mi · city
  6. 6
    Flandreau7.8 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 Lone Rock
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 Lone Rock?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Moody County. Lone Rock’s 22 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Lone Rock property in Loess Prairies?+

No. Loess Prairies is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Lone Rock 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 Grovena as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.8 miles west of Lone Rock’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 Lone Rock?+

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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