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1959 Map of Buffalo

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Buffalo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Buffalo is the central hub of this eastern Kansas landscape, situated where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the terrain. The area reflects a mid-century period of diverse land use, from the small settlements of Roper and Rest to the industrial activity at the Claypit and various scattered Oil Wells. The rail network is particularly prominent, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line running through the southern portion of the quadrangle near Benedict.

Cultural landmarks essential for genealogical research include the Buffalo Cem, High Prairie Ch, and the Midway Sch. Natural features like Buffalo Creek and the Woodruff Branch wind through the township divisions of Clifton and Colfax. The presence of the Wilson County State Park indicates early state efforts to preserve local recreation areas amidst a landscape largely defined by farming, grazing, and resource extraction.