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Blackwell Oklahoma Map

Explore Blackwell, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Blackwell, Oklahoma

How to Use This Blackwell, Oklahoma Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Blackwell, Oklahoma. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Oklahoma or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Blackwell.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Blackwell
State	Oklahoma (OK)
County	Kay County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	36.801473
Longitude	-97.300142
Population	6,085
Density	421.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	74631
Area Code	918
County Seat	Newkirk
School District	Blackwell Public Schools

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About Blackwell, Oklahoma

Blackwell is a locality in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,085. The population density is 421.4 people per km². Blackwell is located at 36.8015°N, 97.3001°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Blackwell is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 74631.

Blackwell emerges from the expansive plains of northern Oklahoma as a quiet testament to the resilience of the prairie landscape. It lies 12.8 miles west-northwest of Ponca City, OK (from Ponca City, OK: bearing 302°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Tonkawa. The horizon here stretches wide, colored by the subtle shifting of light across fields that have been shaped by the persistent, rhythmic winds of the region. Only a mile away, the quiet passage of Bitter Creek marks the local topography, carving a modest path through the earth. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the distant silhouettes of the Cup and Saucer Hills suggest a rugged complexity far to the horizon. Residents often gather at B Street Ballpark, an essential local space where the sky feels vast and unburdened by the structures of modern haste.

Blackwell maintains a historical identity forged in the era of the Land Run, reflecting a legacy deeply tied to the agricultural and energy sectors that define the surrounding landscape. The local economy has long drawn strength from the oil industry and the steady productivity of wheat farming, which remains a primary rhythm of the seasonal cycle. These industries have dictated the pace of development, grounding the ambitions of the populace in the tangible output of the soil and the subterranean wealth beneath it. Even as modern demands evolve, the town retains a connection to the industrious spirit of its early settlers who recognized the potential in this specific stretch of Oklahoma. The proximity of the Lost Duck Creeks Site D-1 Reservoir serves as a reminder of the careful management required to sustain life and industry in this inland climate.

Blackwell carries a cultural character defined by the sturdy, unpretentious nature of its people, who value the quiet continuity of their daily routines. Local gatherings often center around the B Street Ballpark, where the social life of the neighborhood finds a central, uncomplicated expression. The town’s history is occasionally punctuated by the memory of those who moved beyond its borders to achieve wider recognition, such as the actor Barry Corbin, whose early life was influenced by the steady environment of this region. Events throughout the year reflect a commitment to communal bonds, maintaining traditions that prioritize local participation over external spectacle. The atmosphere remains one of measured observation, where the beauty of a dusk sky over the plains is understood as a sufficient reward for a day spent in honest labor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Zack Harris Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 160° S
Bagby Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 118° SE
B Street Ballpark (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 073° E
Moran Park (Local Recreation) — 13.2 mi, 123° SE
IOOF Cemetary (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 125° SE
War Memorial Park (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 117° SE
Marland's Grand Home (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 118° SE
Pioneer Woman Museum (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 116° SE
Marland Manson (Historic Castle / Fort) — 14.5 mi, 114° SE
McKinley School Memorial (Monument) — 14.5 mi, 123° SE
Kaw Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.4 mi, 075° E
Kaw Lake (Recreation Area) — 19.6 mi, 075° E
Kaw Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 22.0 mi, 042° NE
Earle N. Wright Community Room (Public Artwork) — 22.9 mi, 038° NE
Creative Vibes Art Studio (Gallery) — 23.3 mi, 313° NW
Caldwell Historical Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 313° NW
Cowley State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 34.0 mi, 053° NE
Ex-atsf Depot (Attraction) — 34.9 mi, 029° NE
Cherokee Strip Museum (Museum) — 35.3 mi, 182° S
Pawnee Bill Museum State Park (State Park) — 42.0 mi, 140° SE
Pawnee Bill Ranch (Attraction) — 42.1 mi, 140° SE
Drummond Lodge (Attraction) — 42.2 mi, 093° E
Ballroom Theatre (Theatre) — 42.7 mi, 229° SW
Jane Champlin Art Gallery (Gallery) — 42.7 mi, 229° SW
Scouts Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 45.7 mi, 032° NE
Great Salt Plains State Park (State Park) — 45.9 mi, 266° W
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.2 mi, 266° W · 42k acres
ATSF Mulvane Depot (Attraction) — 46.5 mi, 004° N
Mulvane Historical Museum (Museum) — 46.6 mi, 004° N
Cheney Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 68.5 mi, 337° NW · 16k acres

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