2021 Map of Buffalo

About this map

Buffalo and the surrounding rangelands of Dawson County are defined by a complex network of water management features and rural community centers. The northern portion of the quadrangle is marked by an intensive distribution of catchment basins, including Buckley Reservoir, Mustard Reservoir, and Neben Reservoir Number 2, reflecting the essential role of water storage in this Nebraska landscape. To the south, the Dawson County Canal cuts across the terrain, indicating the transition toward more concentrated agricultural irrigation. Genealogy and local history researchers will find significant markers of the area's pioneer heritage through several well-preserved sites, such as Rose Hill Cem near Buffalo, and the religious anchors of Saint Johns Lutheran Cem and Hillside Lutheran Cem. The terrain is also dissected by numerous drainages like Spring Cr, which feed into the varied reservoir systems that support the local ranching and farming economy.