Faxon Oklahoma Map

About Faxon, Oklahoma

Faxon is a locality in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 86. The population density is 106.1 people per km². Faxon is located at 34.4570°N, 98.5789°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73540.

Faxon breathes the wide Oklahoma sky, a scattered settlement where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 15.0 miles south-west of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 226°T), and is situated 12.2 miles south-south-east of Cache. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, rolling plains that give way to the gentle slopes of what locals might call "hills," though they are more like great, slumbering mounds of earth. Cottonwoods, their leaves a pale, shimmering green in the breeze, stand sentinel along the infrequent watercourses, their roots gripping the ochre-tinged soil. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a mix of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet aroma of ripening grain. Evenings here are a spectacle of bruised purples and molten oranges as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, theatrical shadows that stretch across the fields. The story of Faxon is written in the dust of its past and the promise of its fields. Founded in an era of westward expansion, it grew from the hardy seeds of agriculture, its economy perpetually tied to the cyclical bounty of the land. Wheat and sorghum are the quiet kings here, their golden heads a familiar sight stretching to the horizon, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who coax sustenance from this robust soil. While large institutions and bustling industries are absent, a distinct sense of self-reliance and quiet neighborliness defines the character of Faxon. The rhythms of life are dictated by the seasons and the steady work of the farm, a deliberate pace that allows for the appreciation of small moments, like the way the setting sun ignites the dust motes dancing in the air.

About This Faxon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Faxon, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.457024, -98.578949. 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 Faxon and Comanche County.

Detailed location data for Faxon includes the ZIP code (73540), telephone area code (405), county seat of Comanche County (Lawton), and school district assignment (Chattanooga 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 Faxon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.