Explore Ardmore, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Ardmore |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Carter County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.196507 |
| Longitude | -97.131848 |
| Population | 24,725 |
| Density | 191.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 73401, 73402, 73403 |
| Area Code | 405 |
| County Seat | Ardmore |
| School District | Ardmore Public Schools |
Ardmore occupies a stretch of Oklahoma earth where the horizon pulls wide and the light at dusk turns the dust into a fine, glowing copper. It lies 45.9 miles west-northwest of Durant, OK (from Durant, OK: bearing 286°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east of Lone Grove. The landscape unfolds in a series of gentle swells that define the prairie, punctuated by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Criner Hills rising five miles to the west. Water moves through the region with quiet purpose, as Hickory Creek flows just a mile away to nourish the stubborn, verdant growth of the Cross Timbers. For those who walk the grounds of Central Park, the day feels measured by the long shadows of oaks rather than the ticking of a clock. To the north, the waters of City Lake provide a still mirror for the vast, open sky that hangs over Ardmore.
History in Ardmore remains anchored to the deep memory of Indian Territory and the relentless search for oil that once transformed the local economy. Great derricks once stood as iron sentinels over the red dirt, signaling a shift from agricultural roots to the pulse of the energy industry. The town grew sturdy on the labor of those who worked the rigs and the fields, building a commercial center that reflects the resilience of the plains. Today, manufacturing and oil remain central to the way the local economy functions, providing a foundation for the families who call this place home. The spirit of the early settlers persists in the way the streets are arranged, honoring a time when the railroad brought the first true sense of permanence to the region.
Ardmore possesses a cultural character defined by a quiet, persistent strength and a sense of shared purpose among its residents. Local events often center on the rhythms of the seasons, bringing people together under the expansive Oklahoma sun to celebrate their heritage. Notable figures like the actor James Garner, who spent his youth here, carry the unpretentious warmth of the region into the wider world. Central Park serves as the social anchor for the community, offering a space where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the wind across the grasses. Visitors find a place that does not demand attention but rewards those who take the time to observe the subtle beauty of its daily life. The legacy of Ardmore survives not in monuments, but in the enduring character of the people who continue to shape its future.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 34.196507, -97.131848. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ardmore includes the ZIP code (73401, 73402, 73403), telephone area code (405), county seat of Carter County (Ardmore), and school district assignment (Ardmore Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |