Temple Oklahoma Map
Temple, 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 Temple, Cotton County.
Interactive Map of Temple, Oklahoma
| City | Temple |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Cotton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.272034 |
| Longitude | -98.235878 |
| Population | 1,050 |
| Density | 246.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Temple, Oklahoma
Temple is a locality in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,050. The population density is 246.7 people per km². Temple is located at 34.2720°N, 98.2359°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73568.
Temple, Oklahoma, unfurls across a landscape of broad, rolling plains that seem to hold the sky in their vast embrace. It lies 24.9 miles south-south-east of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 159°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-east of Walters. The earth here, a rich, sun-baked ochre, stretches towards horizons that are often softened by a hazy, golden light, especially as the day begins its slow descent. Sparse stands of cottonwood and mesquite trees, their branches gnarled by wind and sun, offer the only significant interruption to the endless sweep of grassland. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of dust and sun-warmed vegetation, and the quiet here is not an absence of sound, but rather a deep resonance of wind whispering through sparse grasses and the distant hum of an unseen world. The history of Temple is inextricably tied to the rich, dark soil that defines its surroundings. Founded as an agricultural community, its economy has long been shaped by the generous yields of wheat and cotton that have been coaxed from this fertile ground for generations. The legacy of these hardworking farmers is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of the place itself – a quiet resilience and a profound connection to the land. Even today, the rhythm of life in Temple moves with a gentle deliberation, punctuated by the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first cultivated these plains.
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About This Temple Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Temple, 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 Temple and Cotton County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Temple 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 Temple 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. |
