Clinton Oklahoma Map

About Clinton, Oklahoma

Clinton is a locality in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,388. The population density is 328.4 people per km². Clinton is located at 35.5156°N, 98.9673°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73601.

Clinton breathes the wide Oklahoma sky, a place where horizons stretch and the land rolls in soft, sun-baked waves. It lies 67.8 miles west of Yukon, OK (from Yukon, OK: bearing 271°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south of Arapaho. The earth here, a rich ochre, seems to hold the memory of ancient seas, now a canvas for wheat fields that shimmer like liquid gold under the relentless sun, their stalks rustling a low, constant song. Dusk paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fiery tangerine, a spectacle that washes over the low-slung buildings and quiet streets, lending a fleeting, ephemeral beauty to the everyday. The air, often dry and carrying the scent of dust and distant rain, can also hold the sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers, a delicate counterpoint to the ruggedness of the landscape. Clinton’s roots are firmly planted in the agricultural heartland, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding plains, with cotton and grain being its enduring children. The Washita River, a ribbon of life that meanders nearby, has witnessed generations of settlers carve out their existence from this fertile ground, shaping the very character of the place. Echoes of its past can be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture, a testament to resilience and hard work, and in the quiet pride of its residents, who carry the stoicism of those who have weathered prairie storms and economic shifts. A notable landmark, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, stands as a vibrant beacon, drawing travelers and locals alike to celebrate the iconic highway that once pulsed with the dreams of a nation, a tangible link to a bygone era of boundless movement and optimism.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.515606, -98.967307. 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 Clinton and Custer County.

Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (73601), telephone area code (405), county seat of Custer County (Arapaho), and school district assignment (Clinton 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 Clinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.