2014 Map of Buffalo Reservoir

About this map

Pennel Oil Field occupies the northwest reaches of this Fallon County landscape, marking the intersection of resource extraction and high-plains agriculture. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal waterways including Buffalo Cr, Corral Cr, and Red Butte Cr, which converge near Buffalo Reservoir. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from the industrial activity of the oil field toward the expansive open spaces of the t7n r60e and t7n r61e townships. The local infrastructure supports both ranching and energy interests, with specialized routes such as Sheep Corner Rd, Fertile Prairie Rd, and Landfill Spur Rd branching off from the primary corridor of Us-12. Prominent topographical features like Bracket Butte provide clear landmarks across a region where the names of trails and roads—such as Mink Trl and Water Hole Trl—hint at the area's long history of land use and navigation.