Keyes Oklahoma Map

About Keyes, Oklahoma

Keyes is a locality in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 175. The population density is 129.3 people per km². Keyes is located at 36.8097°N, 102.2555°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73947.

Keyes unfolds across a landscape sculpted by wind and sun, where the earth unfurls in broad, sweeping strokes of ochre and faded green. It lies 110.5 miles south-west of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 224°T), and is situated 15.3 miles east-north-east of Boise City. The horizon stretches, an unbroken line against a sky that often burns with an intense, cerulean hue, a vast canvas that dwarfs the low-slung buildings of the settlement. Dust devils sometimes pirouette across the flat expanses, ephemeral dancers in the dry air, and the whisper of the wind is a constant companion, carrying the scent of parched grasses and distant, unseen water. The land here possesses a certain stoic beauty, a testament to resilience in the face of an often unforgiving climate, and the light, particularly as day begins to wane, casts long, dramatic shadows that deepen the contours of the earth. The history of Keyes is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent legacy of agriculture, a lifeblood drawn from the soil that defines the very character of this place. For generations, the rhythm of planting and harvest has dictated the pulse of the community, with wheat and cattle forming the backbone of its economy. The ingenuity of those who settled this corner of the Oklahoma panhandle, their determination to coax sustenance from this arid terrain, is a quiet narrative that resonates in the weathered facades of its buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents. While large institutions are absent, a deep-rooted sense of place and a shared understanding of the land’s demands foster a distinct, unpretentious camaraderie.

About This Keyes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keyes, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.809744, -102.255455. 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 Keyes and Cimarron County.

Detailed location data for Keyes includes the ZIP code (73947), 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 Keyes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.