Buffalo Lake Minnesota Map

About Buffalo Lake, Minnesota

Buffalo Lake is a locality in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 635. The population density is 375.9 people per km². Buffalo Lake is located at 44.7372°N, 94.6169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55314.

Buffalo Lake rests in a gentle hollow, a broad expanse of water reflecting the wide Minnesota sky, its surface often rippled by the breeze that sweeps across the prairie. It lies 16.0 miles southwest of Hutchinson, MN (from Hutchinson, MN: bearing 229°T), and is situated 18.5 miles east of Olivia. The landscape surrounding Buffalo Lake is a study in subtle gradients, where cultivated fields of corn and soybeans give way to marshy edges and stands of aspen and birch that fringe the western shore. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting a warm, honeyed glow over the land, and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of drying grasses mingled with the earthy aroma of damp soil. The lake itself, a generous blue eye in the landscape, is fringed by reeds that rustle with a sound like whispered secrets, and the distant silhouette of trees on the far bank appears almost painted against the horizon. The history of Buffalo Lake is a narrative woven from the threads of prairie settlement and agricultural endeavor, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who found sustenance and a home here. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded bountiful harvests, a primary pillar of Buffalo Lake's economy, supporting a community that values hard work and neighborly connection. The Scandinavian heritage of many early settlers is still discernible in the sturdy architecture and the quiet, practical demeanor of its residents, a legacy that complements the earlier presence of the Ojibwe people who knew these lands intimately. While not a hub of grand industry, Buffalo Lake thrives on the steady pulse of its agricultural roots, with local businesses catering to the needs of farmers and families, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the land.

About This Buffalo Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.737184, -94.616933. 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 Lake and Renville County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo Lake includes the ZIP code (55314), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Renville County (Olivia), and school district assignment (Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart 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 Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.