Perkins Oklahoma Map
Perkins, 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 Perkins, Payne County.
Interactive Map of Perkins, Oklahoma
| City | Perkins |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Payne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.973945 |
| Longitude | -97.033642 |
| Population | 3,262 |
| Density | 427.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Perkins, Oklahoma
Perkins is a locality in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,262. The population density is 427.1 people per km². Perkins is located at 35.9739°N, 97.0336°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74059.
Perkins, Oklahoma, unfolds across a landscape that breathes with the wide Oklahoma sky. It lies 9.9 miles south of Stillwater, OK (from Stillwater, OK: bearing 172°T), and is situated 14.9 miles west of Cushing. The land here is a study in gentle, rolling contours, the earth a warm, ochre hue that deepens to a rich umber after a rain, testament to the fertile soil that defines this region. Scattered stands of mesquite and oak trees punctuate the fields, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sun, offering pockets of shade in the vast expanse. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of wild grasses and the distant, earthy aroma of cultivated fields. Life in Perkins moves with a quiet deliberation, a steady hum beneath the expansive heavens, where the horizon stretches out, a constant invitation to look further. This quiet corner of Payne County carries the echoes of its agricultural heritage, a deep-rooted connection to the land that still shapes its economy. Generations have worked these soils, coaxing sustenance from the earth, their efforts reflected in the neat rows of crops that stretch across the countryside. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the presence of Oklahoma State University in nearby Stillwater casts a subtle influence, bringing a vibrant intellectual energy that ripples into Perkins, fostering a blend of tradition and forward-thinking. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings and welcoming storefronts, reflects a practical character, its businesses serving the needs of the surrounding farms and the residents who call Perkins home. The sense of community here is palpable, a shared understanding forged in the shared experience of prairie life, where neighborly bonds are as enduring as the sturdy oaks.
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About This Perkins Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Perkins, 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 Perkins and Payne County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Perkins 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 Perkins 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. |
