1967 Map of Buffalo Bluff

About this map

The winding Colorado River carves a deep path through Runnels County, dominated by a series of prominent river overlooks including Herrings Bluff, Wilson Bluff, and Buffalo Bluff. This mid-century landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river's alluvial path and the surrounding uplands, where tributaries like Mustang Creek and Butternut Creek feed into the main waterway. Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Hoffman Cem, located near the southern bends of the river, while the regional economy is represented by scattered infrastructure such as the At&SF railroad line in the northwest corner and emerging energy extraction sites marked as Oil Well and Gas Well. The survey captures a distinct mix of ranching land, noted by fine fence lines, and the natural drainage patterns of Spring Hollow and Live Oak Creek.