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1961 Map of Buffalo

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Buffalo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Courthouse in Buffalo serves as the focal point of this Ozark plateau landscape, which was photo-revised at the start of the 1960s. The town's local infrastructure is clearly documented, from the Buffalo Airport to the Drive-in Theater and the Sewage Disposal facility. Beyond the developed grid of Buffalo, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of rural townships like North Benton and Grant, where small communities and crossroads such as Pumpkin Center and Wood Hill remain active centers of rural life.

The Niangua River and its tributaries, including Greasy Creek and Little Lindley Creek, define the drainage patterns of the region. Local history and genealogy interests are well-served by the inclusion of several remote landmarks, such as the Union Home Cem, Engle Sch, and Cotter Tabernacle. The presence of the Watermill Bridge over the river suggests the importance of these crossings to the local agricultural economy and transport network during this era.