Choctaw Oklahoma Map

About Choctaw, Oklahoma

Choctaw is a locality in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 12,303. The population density is 173.2 people per km². Choctaw is located at 35.4976°N, 97.2689°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73020.

Choctaw, Oklahoma, breathes a quiet prairie spirit under a sky that can stretch from a pale, washed-out blue to a bruised, dramatic purple as evening descends. It lies 7.9 miles east-north-east of Midwest City, OK (from Midwest City, OK: bearing 65°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Harrah. The land here, gently rolling but mostly flat, is a canvas of sun-baked earth and hardy grasses, broken by the occasional cluster of sturdy oak trees and the diligent, geometric lines of cultivated fields. A sense of spaciousness prevails, a feeling that the horizon is always just a breath away, and the air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the clean, mineral scent of damp soil and the subtle sweetness of wild clover. The character of Choctaw is one of quiet resilience, a place where life unfolds at a steady, unhurried pace, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its people. The history of Choctaw is deeply interwoven with the legacy of the Choctaw Nation, whose ancestral lands encompass this very ground, a heritage that whispers in the wind rustling through the tall grasses. The local economy, while diverse, often reflects the agricultural roots of the region, with fields of wheat and sorghum yielding their bounty under the Oklahoma sun, contributing to the quiet hum of rural commerce. Beyond its agricultural endeavors, Choctaw has seen its share of development, with a growing residential presence that brings a steady flow of everyday life, yet the echo of its past remains, a subtle reminder of the enduring stories held within this Oklahoma soil. The distinctive character of Choctaw is its ability to blend the modern with the traditional, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the present, creating a unique and enduring sense of place.

About This Choctaw Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Choctaw, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.497562, -97.268921. 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 Choctaw and Oklahoma County.

Detailed location data for Choctaw includes the ZIP code (73020), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City), and school district assignment (Choctaw/Nicoma Park 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 Choctaw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.