Anadarko Oklahoma Map

About Anadarko, Oklahoma

Anadarko is a locality in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,572. The population density is 305.8 people per km². Anadarko is located at 35.0726°N, 98.2437°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73005.

Anadarko sprawls across a landscape of wide, open plains, where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a boundless canvas painted with the soft hues of Oklahoma's prairie. It lies 33.1 miles north-north-east of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 15°T), and is situated 17.4 miles west of Chickasha. The earth here is a rich, ochre red, often baked hard by the sun, though yielding to the persistent efforts of cultivation, marked by fields of sorghum and wheat that ripple in the breeze like a golden sea. The Washita River, a modest ribbon of water, winds its way through the periphery, its banks fringed with cottonwoods that offer pockets of shade and a gentle whisper of rustling leaves, a subtle counterpoint to the vast, sun-drenched openness that defines Anadarko. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, carrying the dust of the land and the distant promise of rain, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this part of the world. The story of Anadarko is deeply intertwined with the proud heritage of the Native American tribes who have long called this region home, particularly the Wichita and Caddo, whose presence is honored through vibrant cultural centers and annual powwows that draw visitors from far and wide. This rich history is not just a memory but a living pulse, contributing to the distinctive character of Anadarko's local economy, which has historically leaned on agriculture, with cattle ranching and the cultivation of grains forming the backbone of its prosperity. More recently, the discovery and extraction of oil and natural gas have added another layer to its economic landscape, bringing a different kind of energy to the quiet hum of daily life. The town also boasts the footprint of the Anadarko Museum of Indian Heritage, a beacon for understanding the enduring legacy of its indigenous peoples, and the iconic Donald W. Reynolds Community Center, a modern gathering place that reflects the community's forward-looking spirit.

About This Anadarko Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anadarko, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.072562, -98.243663. 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 Anadarko and Caddo County.

Detailed location data for Anadarko includes the ZIP code (73005), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Caddo County (Anadarko), and school district assignment (Anadarko 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 Anadarko is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.