Ada Oklahoma Map

About Ada, Oklahoma

Ada is a locality in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 16,575. The population density is 329.4 people per km². Ada is located at 34.7745°N, 96.6783°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74820.

Ada rests under a wide Oklahoma sky, the kind that can shift from a brilliant, almost aggressive blue to a bruised, bruised purple in the span of an afternoon. It lies 40.7 miles south-south-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 160°T), and is situated 2.5 miles north-east of Latta. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent green of native grasses and scattered oaks, define the horizon, a gentle swell that hints at the underlying bedrock of this part of Pontotoc County. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of red dirt, especially after a summer rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast long, honeyed shadows across the landscape, imbuing even the most ordinary field with a quiet, ephemeral beauty. The character of Ada is one of resilience, a blend of the pragmatic and the picturesque, where the stark lines of utility poles might cut across a view of distant, hazy hills, a constant reminder of the human hand shaping this wilder terrain. The history of Ada is deeply entwined with the oil and gas industry, a boom-and-bust cycle that has shaped its economy and its spirit for generations. The discovery of oil in the early 20th century brought a surge of prosperity and a rough-and-tumble energy to the burgeoning town, and while the intensity of those days has softened, the legacy remains, a subtle undercurrent in the local consciousness. Beyond oil, agriculture, particularly ranching and cotton farming, has long been a foundational element of Ada's economic life, a connection to the land that is still palpable. The Chickasaw Nation, whose ancestral lands encompass this region, also plays a significant role, contributing to Ada's rich cultural tapestry with a proud heritage that echoes in the community's identity and traditions.

About This Ada Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ada, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.774531, -96.678345. 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 Ada and Pontotoc County.

Detailed location data for Ada includes the ZIP code (74820), telephone area code (918), county seat of Pontotoc County (Ada), and school district assignment (Ada Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ada is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.