Broken Bow Oklahoma Map

About Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Broken Bow is a locality in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,226. The population density is 265.7 people per km². Broken Bow is located at 34.0293°N, 94.7391°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74728.

Broken Bow rests where the piney woods of southeastern Oklahoma begin to deepen, a land sculpted by time and the persistent whisper of the wind through the needles. It lies 57.2 miles north-west of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 315°T), and is situated 10.5 miles north-north-east of Idabel. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of hardwoods and conifers, cradle the town, their slopes leading down to the shimmering waters of Broken Bow Lake and the winding paths of the Mountain Fork River. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and resin, a perfume that hangs heavy and sweet, especially after a spring rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a golden benediction over the dense green, deepening shadows and highlighting the rugged contours of the Ouachita Mountains. This is a place where nature’s grandeur is not just a backdrop but an immersive presence, a constant reminder of the wild heart beating just beyond the town’s borders. The roots of Broken Bow run deep, intertwined with the logging industry that once pulsed through this region, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a close connection to the surrounding forests. The old railroad spurs, now reclaimed by the wild, hint at a past where timber was king, and the faint scent of sawdust might still linger in the memory of the oldest residents. Today, the economy of Broken Bow is a mosaic, with tourism blooming alongside the enduring importance of the timber and paper industries, drawing visitors eager for the outdoor adventures offered by the nearby national forest and the vast expanse of the lake. This blend of history and natural bounty gives Broken Bow a distinct character, a quiet pride in its heritage and a warm, unpretentious welcome to those who come seeking the rugged beauty of this corner of Oklahoma.

About This Broken Bow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Broken Bow, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.029276, -94.739104. 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 Broken Bow and McCurtain County.

Detailed location data for Broken Bow includes the ZIP code (74728), telephone area code (918), county seat of McCurtain County (Idabel), and school district assignment (Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.