Boley Oklahoma Map

About Boley, Oklahoma

Boley is a locality in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,209. The population density is 277.5 people per km². Boley is located at 35.4934°N, 96.4836°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74829.

Boley rests in the heart of Oklahoma, where the land begins its slow, thoughtful rise towards the eastern hills. It lies 27.4 miles east-north-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 65°T), and is situated 10.9 miles west-north-west of Okemah. The soil here, a rich, dark red, holds the memory of ancient plains, now softened by patches of scrub oak and resilient grasses that catch the wind. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the landscape in long, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet contours of the terrain and casting deep, contemplative shadows. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the scent of dry earth and distant, blooming wildflowers, a palpable stillness that seems to absorb the hurried sounds of the outside world. This is a place steeped in a profound history, a testament to the enduring spirit of its founders. Boley emerged as a beacon of Black self-sufficiency at the turn of the 20th century, a thriving community built on determination and the promise of a new beginning. Its economy, once anchored by agriculture and the industriousness of its citizens, now whispers of that past through its enduring structures and the quiet pride of its people. Though the grand avenues of its early ambitions may have narrowed, the character of Boley remains, a quiet echo of a time when dreams were planted in this Oklahoma soil and allowed to grow towards the vast, open sky.

About This Boley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boley, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.493406, -96.483622. 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 Boley and Okfuskee County.

Detailed location data for Boley includes the ZIP code (74829), telephone area code (918), county seat of Okfuskee County (Okemah), and school district assignment (Okemah 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 Boley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.