2022 Map of Buffalo Gap

About this map

Buffalo Gap sits at a strategic natural pass through the Callahan Divide in Taylor County, serving as a historic focal point for the region's early development. This survey reveals the transition between the expanding suburban fringes of Abilene and Wylie to the north and the more rugged terrain of the limestone mesas to the south. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Elm Creek and Cedar Creek, which have carved deep relief into the divide. Small rural communities like Caps and Cedar Gap are documented alongside numerous family-history sites, including the Buffalo Gap Cemetery and Iberis Cemetery. The proximity of modern infrastructure such as the Fairways Development Reservoir Number 2 contrasts with long-established local landmarks like Red Hill Tank, illustrating the ongoing evolution of water management and settlement in this part of West Texas.