2016 Map of Buffalo Springs

About this map

The Rita Blanca National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in the far northwestern corner of the Texas Panhandle. This era of land management is defined by the preservation of shortgrass prairie, a stark contrast to the dust-bowl vulnerabilities of earlier decades. The drainage of Coldwater Cr meanders across the northern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a vital water source in this semi-arid region. Near the northeastern corner, Buffalo Springs stands as a significant hydrological landmark, accompanied by several ephemeral water bodies such as Flater Lake and the Alkali Lakes. A network of rural routes, including Thompson Grove Ln and Ranch Rd 1879, provides access to the isolated ranching tracts and conservation areas that characterize Dallam County's modern geography.