Kenton Oklahoma Map

About Kenton, Oklahoma

Kenton is a locality in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States. The population density is 9.9 people per km². Kenton is located at 36.9031°N, 102.9633°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73946.

Kenton stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Oklahoma panhandle, where the earth unfurls in broad, sun-baked plains that meet the sky in an endless embrace. It lies 129.8 miles south-east of Pueblo, CO (from Pueblo, CO: bearing 136°T), and is situated 27.6 miles west-north-west of Boise City. The landscape here is a study in subtle, sweeping grandeur, a place where the wind is a constant companion, shaping the very contours of the land with a patient, invisible hand. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to wide, open vistas, and the air itself often carries the dry, clean scent of sun-scorched grass and distant, unseen water. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden quality that seems to bleed into the very soil, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the sparsely populated terrain. The history of Kenton is intrinsically tied to the Dust Bowl era, a period that etched resilience into the character of its inhabitants and left its mark on the agricultural rhythm of the region. The economy, once more heavily reliant on farming and ranching, still draws sustenance from the vast ranches that dot the surrounding countryside, their cattle grazing on the hardy grasses. This corner of Oklahoma, close to the borders of New Mexico and Colorado, possesses a distinct, independent spirit, a self-reliance born of isolation and the sheer immensity of the land. Kenton’s story is one of adaptation, of finding beauty and sustenance in a place that demands much from those who call it home, where the quiet hum of daily life is a melody played against the vast silence of the plains.

About This Kenton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kenton, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.903076, -102.963262. 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 Kenton and Cimarron County.

Detailed location data for Kenton includes the ZIP code (73946), telephone area code (580), county seat of Cimarron County (Boise City), and school district assignment (Boise 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 Kenton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.