Monroe Oklahoma Map

About Monroe, Oklahoma

Monroe is a locality in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 123. The population density is 34.8 people per km². Monroe is located at 34.9926°N, 94.5169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74953.

Monroe lies within a landscape of rolling hills and verdant pastures, a place where the Ouachita Mountains begin to soften their rugged contours. It lies 28.0 miles south-south-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 194°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-east of Poteau. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a testament to the frequent rains that nourish the dense forests blanketing the surrounding terrain. Creeks, born from these higher elevations, meander through the countryside, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the broad, ever-changing Oklahoma sky. The land itself seems to hold a quiet resilience, its character shaped by the gentle slopes and the sturdy, deep-rooted trees that stand watch over the fields. The history of Monroe is entwined with the logging industry that once thrived here, the rich timber of the Ouachitas providing a livelihood for generations. Evidence of this past can still be found in the weathered barns and old logging roads that crisscross the area, hinting at a time of more vigorous activity. Today, the local economy leans more towards agriculture, with cattle ranches and small farms dotting the countryside, their pastures a patchwork of green and gold. The pace of life in Monroe is unhurried, marked by the changing seasons and the quiet routines of its inhabitants. The community, though small, possesses a distinct character, a blend of practicality and a deep connection to the land that has sustained it.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.9926, -94.516889. 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 Monroe and Le Flore County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (74947), telephone area code (918), county seat of Le Flore County (Poteau), and school district assignment (Monroe 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.