Buffalo Ridge is a large expanse of rolling hills in the southeastern part of the larger Coteau des Prairies. It stands 1,995 feet (608 m) above sea level. The Buffalo Ridge is sixty miles (97 km) long and runs through Lincoln, Pipestone, Murray, Nobles, and Rock counties in the southwest corner of Minnesota.
Because of its altitude and high average wind speed, Buffalo Ridge has been transformed into a place for creating alternative energy. As of 2006, over 200 wind turbines stand in the Buffalo Ridge area.
