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Powell.

Its Census reference point is in Missouri Coteau, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Kent lies about 5 miles east of Powell by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Powell, South Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGMissouri Coteau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYEdmunds County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Powell on the map

THE POWELL LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Missouri Coteau setting.

Powell township has 35.7 square miles of land in Edmunds County. Its Census reference point is in Missouri Coteau, 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

Powell and Edmunds County

Powell is associated with Edmunds 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.

Edmunds County

Powell by land and water

The Census records 0.38 square miles of water within Powell, or 1.1% of its total area. It is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 2.2% recorded for Edmunds County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Powell township has 99.9% of the land area of nearby Kent township (35.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Powell 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 Powell

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

02

Read the Missouri Coteau setting

Missouri Coteau 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 Kent

Kent is 5 miles east of the Powell 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.

Powell 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 POWELL

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.2938° N, 99.0198° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Powell ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Edmunds

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 Edmunds ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Powell 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

Missouri Coteau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northwestern 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 Powell.

Kent lies about 5 miles east of Powell by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Powell in context

NSEWKent · 5 miles1Pembrook Colony · 5.6 miles2Liberty · 5.9 miles3Harmony · 6.4 miles4Emerson · 6.5 miles5Blumengard Colony · 8.1 miles6OUTER RING: 8.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Kent5 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Pembrook Colony5.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Liberty5.9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Harmony6.4 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Emerson6.5 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Blumengard Colony8.1 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 Powell
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 Powell?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Edmunds County. Powell’s 35.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Powell property in Missouri Coteau?+

No. Missouri Coteau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Powell 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 Kent as a reference for my land?+

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

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 Powell.
Your next chapter.

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