Rocky Oklahoma Map

About Rocky, Oklahoma

Rocky is a locality in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 239. The population density is 135.6 people per km². Rocky is located at 35.1570°N, 99.0604°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73661.

Rocky sprawls across a subtle rise, a collection of weathered structures bleached by relentless sun and buffeted by winds that sweep across the vast, open plains. It lies 53.6 miles north-west of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 315°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of Hobart. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones: pale grasses, ochre soil, and a sky that stretches in an unbroken dome, often painted with the fiery hues of dawn and dusk. Distant, low-lying mesas punctuate the horizon, their forms softened by the haze, and the occasional mesquite tree, a sentinel of resilience, stands stoically against the elements. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of sagebrush after a rare rain, and the silence is often so profound it hums with a low, resonant energy. The history of Rocky is etched into the very dust of Washita County, a story of hardy pioneers who arrived with dreams of cultivating this challenging but fertile land. Ranching and agriculture have long been the lifeblood of Rocky, with cattle grazing on the sparse but nutritious grasses and wheat fields stretching to meet the sky in a golden harvest each summer. The oil and gas industry has also played a significant role, its presence sometimes marked by the distant silhouette of pumpjacks on the horizon, a modern echo of the enduring spirit of this place. Local traditions, born from generations of self-reliance and community interdependence, still hold sway, fostering a quiet camaraderie among its residents, a shared understanding forged by the shared experience of life on the prairie.

About This Rocky Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rocky, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.156999, -99.060355. 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 Rocky and Washita County.

Detailed location data for Rocky includes the ZIP code (73661), telephone area code (405), county seat of Washita County (New Cordell), and school district assignment (Sentinel 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 Rocky is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.