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 206. The population density is 76.3 people per km². Trent is located at 43.9064°N, 96.6539°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Trent is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 57065.

Trent occupies a quiet expanse of prairie where the Big Sioux River carves a serpentine path through the deep, black soil of the valley floor. It lies 21.9 miles north of Brandon, SD (from Brandon, SD: bearing 349°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-northeast of Dell Rapids. The horizon here is vast and unencumbered, drawing the eye toward the distant silhouette of the Cactus Hills that anchor the western sky in hazy shades of violet. During the autumn months, the light catches the dried grasses of the plains, turning the landscape into a shimmering field of amber that seems to hold the warmth of the sun long after the air has turned crisp. Travelers passing through the area might notice how the wind creates rhythmic patterns in the vegetation, a constant, low-frequency hum that defines the atmosphere of the open country.

Trent maintains a steady, deliberate pace rooted in the agricultural traditions that have shaped the local economy since its earliest days of settlement. The surrounding fields serve as a productive grid of seasonal color, shifting from the emerald greens of spring planting to the heavy, golden yields of harvest. While the quietude of the plains suggests a timeless quality, the proximity of Unknown Park provides a preserved sanctuary for local wildlife just a short drive away. Life in Trent favors the sturdy and the practical, where the pulse of the day is marked by the movement of machinery and the changing of the seasons rather than the frantic demands of modern industry.

About This Trent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Trent, South Dakota. Coordinates: 43.906361, -96.653937. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

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).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.