In order to obtain information on the status of geographical knowledge possessed by University of South Dakota (Vermillion) students, a geography survey designed to determine specific knowledge about the locations of bodies of water, countries, and cities was conducted. One map was used for identifying cities, while the second was used for identifying bodies of water and countries. The survey was administered to 660 students. If 70 percent is regarded as a passing grade at the college/university level, then the students in this study failed in their knowledge of locations of water bodies, countries, and cities. The highest mean correct response was 67 percent for locations of water bodies. The location of countries was a distant second with a mean response rate of 40 percent. Locations of cities was the lowest of the three categories with a mean response of 32 percent. The study indicates a statistically significant difference between those students who have had a geography class in high school and those who have not. However, the mean of correct responses of locations of water bodies for those who have had a geography class is 71 percent barely a passing score. For those having had a geography class the mean scores for locating countries and cities is only 43 percent and 35 percent respectively. Data are illustrated in tables. The geography survey which was administered in the study is appended. (SM)