Buffalo City Wisconsin Map

About Buffalo City, Wisconsin

Buffalo City is a locality in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 902. The population density is 186.7 people per km². Buffalo City is located at 44.2305°N, 91.8643°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54622.

Buffalo City lies at the western edge of Wisconsin's Driftless Area, a land carved by ancient rivers into a topography of steep bluffs and deep valleys, a stark contrast to the flatter expanses of Wisconsin's dairy country. It lies 16.6 miles northwest of Buffalo, WI (from Buffalo, WI: bearing 312°T), and is situated 16.7 miles northwest of Winona. The Trempealeau River, a ribbon of silver and brown, winds its way through the landscape, its banks often cloaked in dense stands of oak and maple that blaze with color in autumn. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, mingling with the distant hum of farm machinery and the whisper of wind through the tall grasses that crown the higher ridges. Sunlight, when it breaks through the afternoon clouds, paints the exposed rock faces with a warm, golden hue, highlighting the rugged beauty of this unglaciated corner of the state. The history of Buffalo City is as layered as the sedimentary rock formations that define its terrain, shaped by the hardy settlers who arrived seeking fertile soil and respite from crowded eastern cities. German and Polish immigrants, drawn by the promise of land and a familiar agricultural rhythm, established the foundations of the community, their influence still visible in the architecture of older farmsteads and the enduring traditions of faith and fellowship. The local economy, long tethered to the bounty of the land, now balances traditional dairy farming with a growing appreciation for tourism, drawing visitors who seek the quietude and natural splendor of the region. Friday nights, especially in the warmer months, often bring the familiar aroma of frying fish from local supper clubs, a culinary echo of the area’s heritage, where community and sustenance have always been intertwined.

About This Buffalo City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buffalo City, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.23052, -91.864325. 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 City and Buffalo County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo City includes the ZIP code (54622), telephone area code (715), county seat of Buffalo County (Alma), and school district assignment (Cochrane-Fountain City 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 City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.