Trent South Dakota Map

About Trent, South Dakota

Trent is a locality in Moody County, South Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 341. The population density is 127.9 people per km². Trent is located at 43.9064°N, 96.6539°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 57065.

Trent unfolds across a landscape of broad, sweeping horizons, where the land itself seems to breathe with the endless sky. It lies 24.7 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 5°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-east of Dell Rapids. Gentle swells of prairie grass, a tapestry of greens and golds under the sun's broad gaze, roll towards a distant, hazy line that marks the edge of the world. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of ripening grain and the earthy aroma of turned soil, a constant reminder of the land's generous, yet demanding, nature. Even the scattered farmsteads, mere pinpricks against the immense expanse, seem to draw their strength from the very earth they occupy, their weathered structures standing as stoic sentinels against the elements. The light at dusk paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, bleeding into a deep indigo that heralds the arrival of countless, diamond-bright stars. The story of Trent is one of quiet resilience, etched into the very fabric of its agricultural heartland. For generations, this has been a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the bounty of the earth is the primary currency. The local economy remains firmly rooted in farming, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching as far as the eye can see, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who cultivate this fertile soil. While not a hub of industry, Trent possesses a distinct character born from its agricultural heritage, a shared understanding among its residents that life is a partnership with the land. The simple storefronts along its main street, each with its own story to tell, offer glimpses into a community that values continuity and the quiet satisfaction of a day's honest work.

About This Trent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Trent, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.906361, -96.653937. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Trent and Moody County.

Detailed location data for Trent includes the ZIP code (57065), telephone area code (605), county seat of Moody County (Flandreau), and school district assignment (Flandreau School District 50-3). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Trent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.