Buffalo North Dakota Map

About Buffalo, North Dakota

Buffalo is a locality in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 170.9 people per km². Buffalo is located at 46.9197°N, 97.5495°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58011.

Buffalo, North Dakota, unfolds across a broad expanse of prairie, where the land stretches towards horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the sky. It lies 30.8 miles west of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 276°T), and is situated 16.0 miles west of Casselton. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling canvas, painted in hues of gold and tawny brown under the vast, often luminous dome of the heavens. Fields of grain, a verdant or amber sea depending on the season, meet the sky in a clean, unwavering line, punctuated by the occasional cluster of trees that offer a whisper of shade and a darker, richer texture against the prevailing openness. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of distance and the unhindered passage of wind, and at dusk, the light can pool in the low places, turning the stubble of harvested fields into a softly glowing, almost ethereal landscape. The character of Buffalo is one of quiet resilience, an enduring presence shaped by the elements and the endless sky. Buffalo's story is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Cass County, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. The rich soil, a dark, fertile loam, has long been the foundation of prosperity, supporting generations of farmers who have cultivated wheat, corn, and soybeans. This agrarian heartbeat is the persistent rhythm of Buffalo, a life lived in concert with the changing seasons and the bounty of the land. While the broader agricultural landscape offers a sense of continuity, Buffalo itself has a distinct, enduring spirit. The town’s history is one of settlement and perseverance, a testament to the enduring human capacity to build a life in this expansive prairie setting. The community’s character is one of neighborly connection, a place where the shared experience of the land fosters a quiet but strong sense of belonging.

About This Buffalo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buffalo, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.919699, -97.549539. 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 Cass County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo includes the ZIP code (58011), telephone area code (701), county seat of Cass County (Fargo), and school district assignment (Maple Valley Public School District 4). 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.