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Sherman.

Its Census reference point is in Missouri Coteau, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Onaka lies about 2.6 miles east of Sherman by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Sherman, South Dakota from above

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

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THE SETTINGMissouri Coteau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFaulk County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Sherman on the map

THE SHERMAN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Missouri Coteau setting.

Sherman township has 34.8 square miles of land in Faulk 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

Sherman and Faulk County

Sherman is associated with Faulk 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.

Faulk County

Sherman by land and water

The Census records 1.03 square miles of water within Sherman, or 2.9% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points higher than the 2.4% recorded for Faulk County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Sherman township has 134.3 times the land area of nearby Onaka town (0.26 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Sherman 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 Sherman

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Sherman. Check the Faulk 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 Onaka

Onaka is 2.6 miles east of the Sherman 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.

Sherman 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 SHERMAN

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.1940° N, 99.5171° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Sherman ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Sherman 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 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 Sherman.

Onaka lies about 2.6 miles east of Sherman by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Sherman in context

NSEWOnaka · 2.6 miles1Tolstoy · 4.8 miles2Clark · 6.3 miles3Madison · 7 miles4Hudson · 8.4 miles5Hillside · 8.6 miles6OUTER RING: 8.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Onaka2.6 mi · town
  2. 2
    Tolstoy4.8 mi · town
  3. 3
    Clark6.3 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Madison7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Hudson8.4 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Hillside8.6 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 Sherman
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 Sherman?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Faulk County. Sherman’s 34.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Sherman property in Missouri Coteau?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.6 miles east of Sherman’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 Sherman?+

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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