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Star Valley.

Its Census reference point is in Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains, within Northwestern Great Plains. Lone Star lies about 3.9 miles east of Star Valley by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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

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

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Land around Star Valley, South Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGSubhumid Pierre Shale Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYTripp County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Star Valley on the map

THE STAR VALLEY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains setting.

Star Valley township has 42 square miles of land in Tripp 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

Star Valley and Tripp County

Star Valley is associated with Tripp 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.

Tripp County

Star Valley by land and water

The Census records 0.53 square miles of water within Star Valley, or 1.2% of its total area. It is 0.9 percentage points higher than the 0.3% recorded for Tripp County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Star Valley township has 1.2 times the land area of nearby Lone Star township (35.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Star Valley 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 Star Valley

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Star Valley. Check the Tripp 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 Lone Star

Lone Star is 3.9 miles east of the Star Valley 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.

Star Valley 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 STAR VALLEY

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.6331° N, 99.8914° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Star Valley ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Star Valley 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 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 Star Valley.

Lone Star lies about 3.9 miles east of Star Valley by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Star Valley in context

NSEWLone Star · 3.9 miles1Ideal · 6.4 miles2Ideal · 6.6 miles3Greenwood · 7.2 miles4King · 8 miles5Lone Tree · 9.7 miles6OUTER RING: 9.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Lone Star3.9 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Ideal6.4 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Ideal6.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Greenwood7.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    King8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Lone Tree9.7 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 Star Valley
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 Star Valley?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Tripp County. Star Valley’s 42 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Star Valley property in Subhumid Pierre Shale Plains?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.9 miles east of Star Valley’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 Star Valley?+

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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