Elk City, Transportation hub in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States.
The city spans across 16.4 square miles of land at an elevation of 585 meters in western Oklahoma along Interstate 40 and Historic Route 66.
Land promoters established Elk City in 1901 after learning about the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad extension through the western Oklahoma territory.
The National Route 66 Museum in Elk City presents exhibits about the transportation history and development of the American Southwest region.
Three school districts serve the population of 11,561 residents, while the Western Technology Center provides vocational training for both students and adults.
Parker Drilling Rig number 114 stands in Elk City as the tallest non-operating oil derrick, marking the region's natural gas production importance.
Location: Beckham County
Inception: 1901
Elevation above the sea: 585 m
Website: http://elkcity.com/home.aspx
GPS coordinates: 35.40278,-99.42389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:19
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