Okemah Oklahoma Map
Okemah, Oklahoma — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Okemah, Okfuskee County.
Interactive Map of Okemah, Oklahoma
| City | Okemah |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Okfuskee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.432585 |
| Longitude | -96.305006 |
| Population | 3,063 |
| Density | 380.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Okemah, Oklahoma
Okemah is a locality in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,063. The population density is 380.6 people per km². Okemah is located at 35.4326°N, 96.3050°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74859.
Okemah sprawls across the gently rolling terrain of central Oklahoma, where the sky seems to stretch in an endless, sun-washed panorama. It lies 35.7 miles east-north-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 78°T), and is situated 18.2 miles west of Henryetta. Red dirt, the color of dried blood and rich earth, defines the landscape, clinging to the low, rounded hills that cradle the town. Pecan trees, their branches reaching wide like ancient arms, punctuate the fields, their leaves whispering secrets in the warm breeze that carries the scent of sun-baked grass and distant, unseen wildflowers. The air itself feels thick and golden, especially in the late afternoon, as if holding the accumulated warmth of countless Oklahoma summers. The character of Okemah is one of quiet resilience, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, its buildings standing with a steadfastness against the vastness of the prairie. The history of Okemah is intertwined with the very land it occupies, a story of settlement and growth etched into its dusty streets and weathered storefronts. Founded in the early days of Oklahoma's statehood, it became a hub for the surrounding agricultural communities, its economy once buoyed by the cultivation of cotton and later, cattle ranching. Today, while agriculture remains a vital thread, the town also finds its rhythm in small businesses and a growing appreciation for its cultural heritage. It is famously the birthplace of the legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie, and his spirit seems to linger in the open spaces and the plainspoken honesty of its people. The Okemah Historical Museum stands as a quiet testament to this past, a repository of the stories that shaped this corner of Okfuskee County.
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About This Okemah Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Okemah, Oklahoma with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Okemah and Okfuskee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Okemah is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Okemah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
