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Rex.

Its Census reference point is in Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains, within Northwestern Great Plains. Reliance lies about 5 miles east of Rex by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Rex, South Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGSubhumid Pierre Shale Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLyman County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Rex on the map

THE REX LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains setting.

Rex township has 35.8 square miles of land in Lyman County. Its Census reference point is in Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains, within Northwestern Great Plains.

Rolling semiarid plains are punctuated by buttes, badlands and river breaks. Much of the regional terrain developed on sandstone, siltstone and shale without the leveling influence of continental glaciers.

Regional context: Northwestern Great Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Rex and Lyman County

Rex is associated with Lyman 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.

Lyman County

Rex by land and water

The Census records 0.07 square miles of water within Rex, or 0.2% of its total area. It is 3.6 percentage points lower than the 3.8% recorded for Lyman County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Rex township has 33 times the land area of nearby Reliance town (1.09 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Rex 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 Rex

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

02

Read the Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains setting

Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains belongs to Northwestern Great Plains. Is the tract open rolling ground or broken badland terrain, and which access and stock-water records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Reliance

Reliance is 5 miles east of the Rex 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.

Rex 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 REX

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.8963° N, 99.6990° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Rex ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Lyman

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 Lyman ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Rex 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

Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northwestern Great 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 Rex.

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

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Rex in context

NSEWReliance · 5 miles1Bailey · 7.7 miles2Kennebec · 8.1 miles3West Brule · 12.6 miles4Oacoma · 13.4 miles5Lower Brule · 13.6 miles6OUTER RING: 13.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Reliance5 mi · town
  2. 2
    Bailey7.7 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Kennebec8.1 mi · town
  4. 4
    West Brule12.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Oacoma13.4 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Lower Brule13.6 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 Rex
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 Rex?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lyman County. Rex’s 35.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Rex property in Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains?+

No. Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Rex 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 Reliance as a reference for my land?+

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

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 Rex.
Your next chapter.

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