1966 Map of Hawley NW

About this map

The Buffalo River winds through the southwestern corner of this landscape in central Clay County, where the plains are defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure like County Ditch No 39 and County Ditch No 3. In the mid-1960s, the area remained predominantly agricultural, with the small settlement of Buffalo situated near the riverbanks. The township divisions of Spring Prairie, Cromwell, and Flowing organize the terrain, which is punctuated by significant conservation areas including the Jeral State Wildlife Management Area and the Gruhl State Wildlife Management Area. Numerous Gravel Pits suggest the local extractive economy, while the Spring Prairie Cem and Lysne Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogical research in this prairie region.