Lamar Oklahoma Map

About Lamar, Oklahoma

Lamar is a locality in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 160. The population density is 5.3 people per km². Lamar is located at 35.0995°N, 96.1275°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74850.

Lamar lies on the gentle, rolling terrain of Hughes County, Oklahoma, where the earth exhales a scent of sun-baked soil and wild grasses. It lies 47.7 miles east-south-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 109°T), and is situated 15.4 miles east of Holdenville. The sky here is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that drift lazily across the horizon, casting shifting shadows on the landscape of scattered farmsteads and weathered barns. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle warmth, a lingering embrace from the day's sun, and the quiet hum of insects provides a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the open country. Fields of wheat and sorghum stretch out, their stalks bowing in unison to the soft prairie breeze, hinting at the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of this unassuming place. The history of Lamar is woven into the fabric of Oklahoma's agricultural past, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have cultivated this land. Originally settled by farmers seeking fertile ground, the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, with crops like cotton and grain forming the backbone of its sustenance. While no grand monuments mark its origins, the weathered wood of old fences and the stoic presence of mature oak trees whisper tales of generations who have worked and lived in this quiet corner of the state. The rhythm of life in Lamar is dictated by the seasons, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for a deep connection to the land and its cycles, a distinct character shaped by resilience and a quiet pride in its rural heritage.

About This Lamar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lamar, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.099536, -96.127504. 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 Lamar and Hughes County.

Detailed location data for Lamar includes the ZIP code (74850), telephone area code (918), county seat of Hughes County (Holdenville), and school district assignment (Moss 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 Lamar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.