Bartlesville Oklahoma Map

About Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Bartlesville is a locality in Washington County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 37,878. The population density is 643.1 people per km². Bartlesville is located at 36.7473°N, 95.9808°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74006.

Bartlesville rises from the rolling Osage Plains, a landscape painted with wide, sweeping skies and the subtle greens of prairie grasses that shift to gold under the Oklahoma sun. It lies 33.7 miles north-north-west of Owasso, OK (from Owasso, OK: bearing 348°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-west of Dewey. The terrain here, a gentle rise and fall, is crisscrossed by intermittent streams and dotted with the sturdy oaks and elms that offer cool shade in the summer heat. A quiet energy hums through Bartlesville, a blend of industry and enduring prairie spirit, where the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil after a sudden shower, and the evenings are punctuated by the distant chorus of cicadas. The light, especially at dusk, has a peculiar, almost molten quality, as if the very air is infused with the fading warmth of the day, casting long, soft shadows across the well-kept lawns and the sturdy brick buildings. The story of Bartlesville is deeply entwined with the discovery of oil, a black gold that fueled its rapid growth and shaped its distinctive architectural heritage. The imposing tower of the Phillips Petroleum Company headquarters, a landmark of mid-century modern design, stands as a testament to this industrial past, an echo of the boom times that brought prosperity and a unique cosmopolitan flair to this corner of Washington County. Today, while the oil industry remains a significant contributor, Bartlesville has diversified, embracing a vibrant arts scene and a commitment to preserving its rich history, evident in the meticulously restored buildings of its downtown and the iconic Price Tower, a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece that draws admirers from afar. The local economy, once solely dependent on the earth's bounty, now also thrives on innovation and a strong sense of community, fostering an environment where the past and the future coexist with a quiet, resolute grace.

About This Bartlesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bartlesville, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.747311, -95.980818. 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 Bartlesville and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Bartlesville includes the ZIP code (74003), telephone area code (918), county seat of Washington County (Bartlesville), and school district assignment (Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.