Buffalo Gap, TX
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- 1,910 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Located in the rolling hills of the Callahan Divide just fifteen minutes south of Abilene, Buffalo Gap offers a peaceful small-town setting with plenty of character. With around 550 residents, the community enjoys a quiet, relaxed pace under canopies of large live oaks. Families moving to the area often choose Buffalo Gap for the well-regarded Jim Ned school district, while the short drive up Highway 89 makes commuting into Abilene simple.
The town blends frontier history with a friendly local culture. The Buffalo Gap Historic Village preserves dozens of authentic buildings from the late 1800s, while the famous Perini Ranch Steakhouse brings visitors from across Texas for classic chuckwagon cooking. For anyone looking for starry night skies, a tight-knit neighborhood, and room to spread out, Buffalo Gap is an easy place to settle into.
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