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VicTim

KY, United States

May 11, 2021
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Located in the Texas Panhandle, the lands within Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge were first purchased in 1937 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in order to develop the Tierra Blanca Water Conservation Project. The USDA purchased the lands as a water supply and to provide recreation for the region.

In 1938, Umbarger Dam was built and with it came the creation of Buffalo Lake. The Lake got its water supply from Tierra Blanca Creek, which was supplied by runoff from rain and natural springs. Utilized by significant numbers of waterfowl and other migratory birds on the Central Flyway, the arid landscape became even more valuable with the creation of the lake. In 1958, the project was transferred to the Department of Interior and one year later became the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Managed for the benefit of wildlife, the refuge had an establishment purpose of providing quality habitat for birds wintering at Buffalo Lake Refuge.

In the 1970s, Tierra Blanca Creek and the natural springs that fed into it dried up due to over consumption for agriculture and urban uses. Today, Buffalo Lake is typically dry and only receives water during major storms that flood Tierra Blanca Creek.

Though its namesake lake is dry, the 7,664-acre refuge encompasses a variety of habitats important to many species of wildlife, including short grass prairie, riparian, marsh, and woodland habitats. Visitors can enjoy wildlife-dependent recreation, including wildlife watching and photography and environmental education programs and special events.

Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, a national network of lands and waters that have been set aside for the benefit of wildlife and you!

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May 10, 2021
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Doesn't Exist

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May 10, 2021
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Closed

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April 30, 2021
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Very cool place to visit! Nice old mill that is still in operation grinding can into flour. A gift shop, paved walking trail out to picnic tables and a group shelter with a grill and tables, and a canon at the point looking out over the lake. Gift shop and mill are open seasonally.

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April 29, 2021
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Was a girl scout camp many years ago

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April 29, 2021
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Closed

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April 29, 2021
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No longer Arepas & Co., Just Corwin Peddler

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April 29, 2021
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This town was torn down when Caesars Creek Lake was created. Nothing left but a dirt road and a small bridge over Anderson Fork

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April 29, 2021
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Closed for a number of years

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April 28, 2021
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Facebook page says reopened in Dec 2020, under new management

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