Alderson Oklahoma Map

About Alderson, Oklahoma

Alderson is a locality in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 259. The population density is 154.1 people per km². Alderson is located at 34.9001°N, 95.6919°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74522.

Alderson rests in the rolling hills of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, where the land exhales a quiet, persistent green. It lies 61.3 miles south-south-west of Muskogee, OK (from Muskogee, OK: bearing 197°T), and is situated 5.0 miles east-south-east of McAlester. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a landscape that doesn't shout but whispers its stories through the rustle of blackjack oaks and the gentle curve of the earth towards the McAlester Upland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, has a peculiar, soft quality, illuminating the scattered farmsteads and the patient lines of fence posts that stitch the fields together. The air itself carries a scent of damp soil and distant pine, a tangible reminder of the Ouachita Mountains' embrace to the east, a presence felt more than seen in the horizon's hazy blue. This corner of Oklahoma carries the indelible mark of coal. The echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts are woven into the very character of Alderson, a town that once pulsed with the lifeblood of the mines. While that era has largely passed, the legacy remains, shaping the resilience and independent spirit of its people, whose livelihoods now often turn to ranching and agriculture, coaxing sustenance from the same earth that once yielded its black treasure. Evidence of this deeper history can be found in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that speaks of a community built on hard work and shared endeavor, a place where the rhythm of life is set by the seasons and the enduring strength of its foundations.

About This Alderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alderson, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.900097, -95.691932. 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 Alderson and Pittsburg County.

Detailed location data for Alderson includes the ZIP code (74501), telephone area code (918), county seat of Pittsburg County (McAlester), and school district assignment (Haileyville 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 Alderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.