Canton Oklahoma Map

About Canton, Oklahoma

Canton is a locality in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 522. The population density is 371.0 people per km². Canton is located at 36.0537°N, 98.5884°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73724.

Canton rests on the Oklahoma prairie, a place where the horizon stretches with a quiet generosity. It lies 46.1 miles west-south-west of Enid, OK (from Enid, OK: bearing 239°T), and is situated 16.1 miles south-south-west of Fairview. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a vast expanse of earth that rolls with a patient grace, often painted in shades of ochre and pale gold under the wide, open sky. Winds, carrying the scent of dry grass and distant rain, are a constant presence, shaping the very character of the place, whispering secrets across the fields. The air itself, especially in the long afternoons, seems to hold a certain stillness, a peaceful suspension before the day begins its slow, inevitable descent into twilight. The history of Canton is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land that sustains them. Originally founded by settlers drawn to the fertile soil, the local economy has long been tied to agriculture, with wheat and cattle farming shaping the rhythm of life and the very landscape. The Canadian River, a ribbon of blue cutting through the semi-arid terrain, has been a lifeline for generations, providing water and influencing the patterns of settlement. Canton’s character is that of a place where community ties run deep, a testament to the resilience and quiet determination that define life on the Oklahoma plains.

About This Canton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.053651, -98.588416. 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 Canton and Blaine County.

Detailed location data for Canton includes the ZIP code (73724), telephone area code (405), county seat of Blaine County (Watonga), and school district assignment (Canton 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 Canton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.