2017 Map of Buffalo

About this map

Buffalo serves as a remote hub in the high plains of Harding County, organized around a grid of streets including 3rd Ave N, E Allison St, and Connel St. The settlement sits just north of the S Fork Grand River, which meanders through a landscape defined by expansive ranching townships and intermittent watercourses. Local infrastructure is concentrated around the town center, featuring the Harding County Airport to the east and the Buffalo Cem to the south. The surrounding terrain is drained by numerous small tributaries such as Rush Cr, Slick Cr, and Buffalo Cr, while Lake Gardner provides a distinct hydrographic feature in the northwestern section. This layout reflects the enduring spatial organization of a rural South Dakota county seat, where connectivity relies on long-distance routes like Old Hwy 85 and Clanton Rd.