Castle Oklahoma Map

About Castle, Oklahoma

Castle is a locality in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 165. The population density is 42.5 people per km². Castle is located at 35.4745°N, 96.3822°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74859.

Castle lies at the edge of a broad, rolling prairie, where the earth exhales a scent of sun-baked soil and wild grasses. It lies 32.2 miles east-north-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 71°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-north-west of Okemah. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle swelling and receding that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it, under a sky that seems to stretch on forever. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a honeyed quality, softening the edges of the scattered farmsteads and the infrequent clusters of trees that punctuate the landscape, casting long, languid shadows. Even the air seems to carry a certain stillness, a quiet hum of insects and the distant murmur of wind through the fields, a palpable sense of open space that is both calming and vast. The history of Castle is tied to the tenacious spirit of those who first settled this fertile ground, drawn by the promise of rich farmland. Originally, the area was a crossroads of sorts, a place where trails converged and where sustenance could be found. The local economy, still largely rooted in agriculture, revolves around the cultivation of crops suited to this climate and soil, a tradition passed down through generations. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet industry of its people form the true landmarks of Castle, a testament to a way of life that continues to find its rhythm in the turning of seasons and the steadfastness of the land.

About This Castle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castle, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.474524, -96.38223. 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 Castle and Okfuskee County.

Detailed location data for Castle includes the ZIP code (74833), telephone area code (918), county seat of Okfuskee County (Okemah), and school district assignment (Okemah 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 Castle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.