Buffalo Texas Map

About Buffalo, Texas

Buffalo is a locality in Leon County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,652. The population density is 147.9 people per km². Buffalo is located at 31.4638°N, 96.0580°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75831.

Buffalo, Texas, unfolds across a landscape of gentle hills and fertile bottomlands, where the broad, sun-drenched sky seems to hold a particular kind of quiet. It lies 49.9 miles south-south-east of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-east of Jewett. Oak and pecan trees, their branches reaching wide like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across pastures dotted with grazing cattle, their coats reflecting the hazy, golden light that often settles over Leon County. The air itself carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil after a rain, mingled with the sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that climbs enthusiastically over fences and along the edges of country roads. Life here moves with a measured grace, a cadence dictated by the seasons and the steady pulse of the land. The history of Buffalo is as deeply rooted as the venerable oaks that shade its streets, a story woven from the threads of early Texas settlement and agricultural ambition. For generations, the rich soil has supported a thriving farming community, its economy long tied to the cultivation of cotton and the raising of livestock, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and sprawling ranches that define the surrounding countryside. While modern industries have found a foothold, the heart of Buffalo remains tethered to its rural heritage, a quiet pride evident in the well-kept homes and the genuine warmth of its residents. This is a place where the past whispers in the rustle of corn stalks and the distant lowing of cattle, a constant reminder of the enduring spirit that has shaped Buffalo.

About This Buffalo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buffalo, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.463787, -96.05802. 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 Leon County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo includes the ZIP code (75143), telephone area code (325, 903), county seat of Leon County (Centerville), and school district assignment (Buffalo Independent School District). 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.