Welcome to Muse ...
Muse is located in Le Flore County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Muse, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.
Muse is 740 feet [226 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Muse lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Muse: (918) & (539)<3>
The ZIP code for Muse: 74949<4>
Communities Also Named Muse ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Muse - they are located in Florida, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Muse.
Communities near Muse ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Muse.
- Heavener
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heavener
- Heavener is located in Le Flore County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,299 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Heavener <5>
- Talihina
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talihina
- Talihina is located in Le Flore County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,079 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Talihina <5>
- Le Flore
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Le Flore
- Le Flore is located in Le Flore County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 175 people
- Smithville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithville
- Smithville is located in McCurtain County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 113 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithville <5>
- Albion
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albion have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
- Albion is located in Pushmataha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albion <5>
- Big Cedar
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Cedar
- Big Cedar is located in Le Flore County
- Whitesboro
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesboro
- Whitesboro is located in Le Flore County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitesboro <5>
- Ludlow
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest) - Octavia
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Octavia
- Octavia is located in Le Flore County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Octavia <5>
- Conser
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conser
- Conser is located in Le Flore County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Muse. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Muse.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Muse. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Muse.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Muse. See our Newspapers Page for Muse.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Muse ...
Looking for more information about Muse? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Muse, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Muse.
Adding Muse to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Muse in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Muse was on a map titled Map of Oklahoma (from Rand McNally, 1911).
We also found Muse on a map titled George#&160;F. Cram Map (1922).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Muse.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Muse. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Oklahoma: https://www.ok.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Oklahoma's counties, including Le Flore, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Muse - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (539) is an overlay for area code (918). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Muse). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Muse or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |