Fanshawe Oklahoma Map

About Fanshawe, Oklahoma

Fanshawe is a locality in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 357. The population density is 6.4 people per km². Fanshawe is located at 34.9509°N, 94.9083°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74935.

Fanshawe rests in a fold of Le Flore County, where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the Ouachita Mountains. It lies 41.6 miles south-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 224°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Red Oak. Here, the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that spill down from the higher elevations. The terrain is a mosaic of verdant pastures, dotted with sturdy farmhouses that seem to have grown organically from the soil, and the darker, more persistent green of the forests. Small creeks, born of the mountain springs, thread their way through the hollows, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy. The sky above Fanshawe is an expansive canvas, often painted with the soft hues of dawn and dusk, a quiet spectacle that lends a subtle majesty to the everyday. The history of Fanshawe is interwoven with the rich mineral veins that lie beneath its soil, particularly coal, which once fueled a bustling industry and drew a diverse population to this corner of Oklahoma. While the deep shafts and tipples are largely relics of a bygone era, the legacy of those hardworking miners still echoes in the resilience of the community. The local economy, now more diversified, still draws strength from the land, with agriculture playing a significant role, alongside the quiet hum of small businesses catering to the needs of its residents. The proximity to the Ouachita National Forest offers a natural bounty, drawing those who seek the solace of hiking trails and the quiet pursuit of the outdoors. This is a place where the past informs the present, a locality that holds its history close, evident in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Fanshawe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fanshawe, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.950932, -94.908289. 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 Fanshawe and Le Flore County.

Detailed location data for Fanshawe includes the ZIP code (74935), telephone area code (918), county seat of Le Flore County (Poteau), and school district assignment (Fanshawe Public School). 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 Fanshawe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.