Explore Bixby, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Bixby |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Tulsa County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.946456 |
| Longitude | -95.873361 |
| Population | 28,609 |
| Density | 443.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 74008 |
| Area Code | 918 |
| County Seat | Tulsa |
| School District | Bixby Public Schools |
Bixby occupies a verdant stretch of land where the persistent Oklahoma wind carries the scent of damp earth and prairie grass. It lies 7.1 miles east of Glenpool, OK (from Glenpool, OK: bearing 97°T), and is situated 9.2 miles southwest of Broken Arrow. The Arkansas River winds quietly just one mile from the center of Bixby, its presence grounding the local landscape in a slow, rhythmic movement of silt and water. To the west, the horizon holds the faint, jagged suggestion of Dawson Ridge, a reminder of the tectonic forces that shaped this region long ago. Within the immediate vicinity, one finds the quiet expanse of Charley Young Park, a place where the light at dusk settles in long, golden bars across the grass. The terrain here is defined by the gentle transition between woodland and open plain, a space where the air feels heavy with the promise of coming rain. Those who wander ten miles outward might find the quiet, sheltered depression of Hoot Owl Hollow, a contrast to the flatter, sun-drenched fields that dominate the local vista.
Bixby traces its origins to the expansion of rail lines and the industrious spirit that defined the early settlement of these plains. The local economy, once deeply tied to the rhythms of agriculture and the extraction of mineral wealth, has matured into a diverse landscape of commerce and modern enterprise. The soil of this region, famously rich and dark, once supported vast harvests that established Bixby as a cornerstone of regional productivity. Even as industrial activity shifted, the legacy of oil-derrick country remains etched into the collective memory of the people who reside here. Today, the local economy benefits from the steady flow of trade and the development of suburban corridors that connect the quiet outskirts to broader metropolitan growth. This evolution honors the labor of those who first broke the sod, maintaining a connection to the land that persists despite the encroachment of modern infrastructure.
Cultural life in Bixby is marked by an unpretentious warmth and a deep respect for the traditions that bind neighbors together. Charley Young Park serves as a focal point for communal gatherings, hosting events that bring the generations into a shared space of celebration and reflection. The town is recognized for its unique identity, one that balances the quietude of its rural foundations with the vibrancy of a growing populace. Notable figures like the musician Leon Russell spent time in the broader region, absorbing the same atmospheric tension that defines the local artistic spirit. Whether attending a seasonal festival or simply observing the way shadows lengthen over the Oknoname 143008 Reservoir nearby, residents experience a life tethered to the specific, honest character of their environment. Bixby remains a place where the pace of the day is measured not by the clock, but by the shifting color of the sky above the plains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bixby, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 35.946456, -95.873361. 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 Bixby includes the ZIP code (74008), telephone area code (918), county seat of Tulsa County (Tulsa), and school district assignment (Bixby 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. |