Buffalo Minnesota Map

About Buffalo, Minnesota

Buffalo is a locality in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 16,499. The population density is 815.3 people per km². Buffalo is located at 45.1719°N, 93.8747°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55313.

Buffalo, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by glacial melt, where the land gently rises and falls, hinting at the vast plains that stretch beyond. It lies 17.5 miles west-south-west of Elk River, MN (from Elk River, MN: bearing 239°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-west of Delano. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant quilt under the wide Minnesota sky, give way to pockets of mixed woodland, their leaves whispering secrets in the breeze. The air here carries the clean scent of earth and growing things, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the late afternoon sun casts a long, golden light across the cultivated terrain, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the quiet country roads. The Wright County River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the periphery, its banks often fringed with reeds that sway in unison, reflecting the boundless blue above. The history of Buffalo is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, its origins as a settlement rooted in the fertile soil that continues to sustain its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and opportunity, established farms that have been passed down through generations, forming the backbone of the local character. While agriculture remains a vital pulse, Buffalo has also developed a diversified economy, supporting small businesses and light industry that contribute to its steady, unhurried pace of life. The remnants of its past are subtly present, in the weathered barns that stand sentinel over the fields and the historic architecture that graces the downtown core, each element a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Buffalo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Buffalo, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Buffalo and Wright County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo includes the ZIP code (55313), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Wright County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Buffalo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.