Regnier, Oklahoma Explained

Regnier, Oklahoma
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Oklahoma#USA
Pushpin Label:Regnier
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Oklahoma
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Oklahoma
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cimarron
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:4308
Coordinates:36.9939°N -102.8572°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

The small settlement of Regnier in Cimarron County, Oklahoma[1] is a Populated (Community) Place[2] located less than 2,100 feet south of the Colorado border but 1.4 miles by highway, since the driving route requires traveling east on E0010 Road before finally turning north on N0100 Rd.[3] The town is at an elevation of about 4,300 feet [1,311 m] above sea level.[1]

Regnier has the distinction of being the driest spot in Oklahoma ranked by lowest annual average precipitation, logging in at just 15.62 inches.[4]

Picture Canyon, in the Comanche National Grassland in Colorado, is to the east-northeast.[5] The canyon includes scenic vistas, unique rock formations, rolling hills, and rock art from Plains Indian cultures.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Regnier, Oklahoma. RoadsideThoughts. November 29, 2020.
  2. Web site: Feature Detail Report for: Regnier . USGS. November 30, 2020.
  3. Web site: Rd 13, Campo, Colorado to Regnier, Oklahoma. Google Maps. November 29, 2020.
  4. Web site: Oklahoma Annual Rainfall and Climate Data. Coolweather.net. November 29, 2020.
  5. Web site: Regnier, Oklahoma to Picture Canyon, CO. Google Maps. January 3, 2021.
  6. Web site: Picture Canyon. USDA Forest Service. January 3, 2021.