1971 Map of Buffalo

About this map

Buffalo serves as the focal point of this Western South Dakota landscape, situated along the banks of the South Fork Grand River. During the early 1970s, this area reflects the infrastructure of a remote county seat, including the Harding County Airport and a Gaging Station monitoring the local river flow. The terrain is defined by a dendritic drainage pattern where numerous waterways, such as Rush Creek, Brush Creek, and Faulkner Creek, converge toward the Grand River valley. To the northwest, Lake Gardner provides a rare significant water body in this arid environment. The map details the small-town layout of Buffalo, including the Buffalo Cemetery and a Sewage Disposal Pond, illustrating how this community managed its essential services and transportation needs in the vast prairie of Harding County.