2010 Map of Buffalo

About this map

Buffalo serves as the focal point of this northwestern Oklahoma landscape, situated where the high plains are dissected by the meandering path of Buffalo Creek. The settlement pattern in 2010 follows a rigid section-line grid, typical of the late 19th-century land surveys, with roads like N1900 Rd and E0160 Rd providing access to the surrounding agricultural terrain. A significant hydrological feature of the area is the collection of engineered water management sites, including the Oknoname 059062 Reservoir and the R Wickham Number 4 Dam, reflecting the region's reliance on water conservation. These small-scale reservoirs and dams, often named for local landowners or designated by state inventory numbers, dot the drainage basins of Rodkeys Creek and other smaller tributaries, illustrating the local adaptations required for prairie life.