Elk City, Transportation hub in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States.
Elk City is a town in Beckham County in western Oklahoma that stretches along Interstate 40. It serves as an important transportation hub for the region.
Land promoters founded Elk City in 1901 after learning about the railroad extension through western Oklahoma territory. The rail line was key to the town's early development.
The National Route 66 Museum displays exhibits about transportation history and the development of the American Southwest, reflecting the road's importance to the region.
The town offers various services and facilities for visitors and residents along its main routes. Access is good via Interstate 40 and Historic Route 66.
Parker Drilling Rig number 114 stands as one of the tallest non-operating oil derricks in the country. The structure stands as a reminder of energy production's role in the region's past.
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: December 20, 2025 01:30
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16.7 kmSandstone Creek Site 1 Reservoir
19.2 kmTurkey Creek Site 9 Reservoir
22.4 kmSoldier Creek Watershed Site 5 Reservoir
17.1 kmPitts Creek Recreation Area
22 kmUpper Elk Creek Site 32 Reservoir
26 kmElk City Golf and Country Club
4.7 kmParker Drilling Rig 114
2.1 kmCentennial Carousel
1.4 kmWindmill Garden
43.9 kmStatue, Work of art
1.7 kmScenic viewpoint
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