2017 Map of Buffalo

About this map

Buffalo sits at the northern edge of this Dawson County landscape, characterized by a sophisticated network of irrigation and water management systems. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Buffalo Cr and French Cr, which feed numerous local impoundments such as Buckley Reservoir and Jessen Reservoir. This water-driven economy is further evidenced by the Gothenburg Canal and Dawson County Canal, which cut through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. For those tracing local heritage, several burial grounds are scattered across the section lines, including Saint Johns Cem near the center of the sheet and Rose Hill Cem to the north. The map reflects a rural Nebraska agricultural district where the natural hydrology of Spring Cr and W Buffalo Cr has been carefully harnessed to support the surrounding farmland.