Elk City Oklahoma Map

About Elk City, Oklahoma

Elk City is a locality in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 11,361. The population density is 274.3 people per km². Elk City is located at 35.4120°N, 99.4043°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73644.

Elk City rests on a wide, sun-drenched plain where the horizon stretches in an unbroken line, a vast canvas painted with the subtle hues of Oklahoma. It lies 79.8 miles north-west of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 314°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west of Canute. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional cluster of cottonwoods and cedars that offer a sparse shade against the relentless sky. Gentle swells in the terrain, barely perceptible to the eye, hint at the ancient forces that shaped this country, and the air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, a testament to the persistent winds that sweep across the open country. Even in the heat of the day, there’s a quiet stillness to the landscape, a sense of patient endurance that mirrors the character of the people who call Elk City home. The story of Elk City is deeply entwined with the discovery of oil and natural gas, a boom that reshaped its fortunes and its skyline, leaving behind a legacy of industry that still hums beneath the surface of everyday life. Before the wells, ranching and agriculture were the lifeblood, and the echoes of those earlier days can still be found in the weathered barns and sprawling pastures that surround the community. Elk City embraces its heritage with a collection of museums that chronicle the pioneering spirit and the rise of the oil fields, drawing visitors keen to understand the grit and determination that built this place. The annual Route 66 Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Mother Road's iconic passage through Elk City, injects a lively energy into the town, a reminder of its historical significance as a crossroads for travelers and dreamers alike.

About This Elk City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elk City, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.411994, -99.404259. 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 Elk City and Beckham County.

Detailed location data for Elk City includes the ZIP code (73644), telephone area code (405), county seat of Beckham County (Sayre), and school district assignment (Elk City 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 Elk City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.