Bug Tussle Oklahoma Map

About Bug Tussle, Oklahoma

Bug Tussle is a locality in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 265. The population density is 35.2 people per km². Bug Tussle is located at 35.0309°N, 95.6900°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74501.

Bug Tussle lies in a region where the Oklahoma earth, a rich, ruddy clay, breathes with the humid, green scent of summer. It lies 52.7 miles south-south-west of Muskogee, OK (from Muskogee, OK: bearing 200°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-east of McAlester. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent work of agriculture, form a gentle horizon, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pastures and golden fields of sorghum. Scattered stands of post oak and blackjack dot the landscape, their rough bark catching the late afternoon sun, casting long, dancing shadows that stretch and shrink with the passing hours. The air itself feels thick, carrying the distant hum of cicadas and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that push defiantly through the loamy soil, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place. The history of Bug Tussle is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that grace its periphery, a story whispered in the wind that rustles through the tall prairie grasses. Once, this land was a different kind of frontier, its economy tethered to the earth’s bounty, first through cattle ranching and later through the cultivation of cotton and grains, its fortunes waxing and waning with the seasons and the market. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone, though the landscape also bears the subtle marks of a broader American narrative, a quiet resilience that has seen Bug Tussle weather the storms of change. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, a steady pulse that beats in time with the turning of the sun and the turning of the soil, where neighbors still know each other’s names and the simple act of a shared porch swing can feel like a profound connection.

About This Bug Tussle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bug Tussle, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.03093, -95.689989. 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 Bug Tussle and Pittsburg County.

Detailed location data for Bug Tussle includes the ZIP code (74501), telephone area code (918), county seat of Pittsburg County (McAlester), and school district assignment (Crowder 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 Bug Tussle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.