Porum Oklahoma Map

About Porum, Oklahoma

Porum is a locality in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 584. The population density is 301.1 people per km². Porum is located at 35.3562°N, 95.2655°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74455.

Porum rests in the rolling hills of eastern Oklahoma, where the land begins its gentle descent toward the Arkansas River basin. It lies 27.7 miles south-south-east of Muskogee, OK (from Muskogee, OK: bearing 168°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Texanna. Here, the landscape is a mosaic of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of oak and hickory, their branches reaching towards a sky that often blazes with the fierce, unfiltered light of the plains. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the faint perfume of wild blossoms that carpet the roadsides in spring and summer. Creeks, often little more than silver ribbons in the drier months, thread through the terrain, their banks lined with the resilient greenery that thrives in this region, creating pockets of cool shade that offer respite from the sun's persistent gaze. The very character of Porum seems to be shaped by this open expanse, a quiet strength in its unassuming beauty. The history of Porum is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this land has yielded its harvest to hardworking families, the rhythms of planting and reaping dictating the pulse of life. The local economy, while modest, draws sustenance from the rich soil, with cattle ranching and small-scale farming forming its backbone, fostering a sense of self-reliance and community interdependence. The legacy of those who first settled here, seeking opportunity and a place to call home, is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of the farms and the enduring traditions passed down through families. Even now, the distinctive call of the train whistle, a sound that once signaled arrival and departure, can sometimes be heard in the distance, a faint echo of a bygone era that still resonates in the quietude of Porum.

About This Porum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Porum, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.356208, -95.265523. 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 Porum and Muskogee County.

Detailed location data for Porum includes the ZIP code (74455), telephone area code (918), county seat of Muskogee County (Muskogee), and school district assignment (Porum 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 Porum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.