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2021 Map of Buffalo

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Buffalo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Buffalo serves as the focal point of this western South Dakota landscape, anchored by the Harding County Courthouse and the nearby Harding County Airport. The settlement's layout is defined by a grid including Tipperary St and Connel St, while the surrounding terrain is shaped by the winding course of the S Fork Grand River and various prairie drainage systems like Rush Cr and Slick Cr. To the south of the town center, the Buffalo Cem marks a significant site for local family history and genealogy researchers.

The hydrology of the region is characterized by seasonal water sources and landmarks such as Lake Gardner to the northwest. Beyond the immediate town site, the map tracks several rural corridors like Gilbert Rd and Old Hwy 85, which provide a record of the infrastructure connecting isolated ranchlands and range. These features illustrate the enduring character of this high-plains county seat in the early twenty-first century.