Choctaw Oklahoma Map
Explore Choctaw, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Choctaw, Oklahoma
| City | Choctaw |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Oklahoma County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.484983 |
| Longitude | -97.269942 |
| Population | 12,182 |
| Density | 173.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 73020 |
| Area Code | 405, 572 |
| County Seat | Oklahoma City |
| School District | Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools |
About Choctaw, Oklahoma
Choctaw is a locality in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 12,182. The population density is 173.4 people per km². Choctaw is located at 35.4850°N, 97.2699°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Choctaw is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 73020.Choctaw commands a stretch of the Oklahoma landscape where the prairie meets the thinning edge of the Cross Timbers. It lies 7.9 miles east-northeast of Midwest City, OK (from Midwest City, OK: bearing 65°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Harrah. The meandering path of Choctaw Creek defines the local drainage, carving a quiet, wooded vein through the heavy red dirt that defines the region. To the east, the horizon remains vast and unbroken, capturing the light of dusk in a way that turns the clouds into bruised violet and gold. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Lloyd Williamson Park, where the native grasses sway in the persistent wind. Those seeking larger expanses of water travel the short distance to Stanley Draper Lake, a reservoir that holds the stillness of the plains.
Choctaw holds deep roots in the history of Indian Territory, evolving from the legacy of those forcibly relocated to these central lands. Early development centered on agricultural pursuits, drawing strength from the fertile soil that once supported vast stretches of wheat and livestock. Today, the local economy transitions steadily from its agrarian foundations toward a suburban character shaped by the expansion of the metropolitan corridor. Oil-derrick country remains a part of the regional consciousness, serving as a reminder of the subterranean wealth that fueled the state’s industrial growth. Newer industry and small-scale commerce now populate the thoroughfares, reflecting a pragmatic shift in how the residents sustain their lives.
Public life in Choctaw revolves around a communal identity that balances a respect for heritage with the requirements of modern development. The atmosphere is quiet, marked by the steady rhythm of schools and the modest commerce of local storefronts that serve the everyday needs of the people. High school athletics occupy a central place in the community calendar, drawing crowds to the bleachers on cool autumn evenings under the stadium lights. While the area lacks the fame of major urban centers, it is notable for being the birthplace of country music legend Toby Keith, whose career carried the spirit of these plains to a global audience. Local events often unfold in the public parks, where the lingering heat of the day gives way to a cooling breeze that carries the scent of dry earth.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Choctaw Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 270° W
- Ten Acres Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 091° E
- Nossaman Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 077° E
- Auntie B's Mural (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 160° S
- River Tract 9 (Local Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 289° W
- Open Space - K (Local Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 289° W
- Lake Stanley Draper (Local Recreation) — 8.2 mi, 217° SW
- Yukla28 (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 242° SW
- Tinker Air Force Base POW/MIA Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 245° SW
- First Tornado Forecast (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 245° SW
- By His Hands Mini Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.9 mi, 269° W
- Arcadia Lake (Recreation Area) — 11.0 mi, 331° NW
- Oklahoma Railway Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 277° W
- Lake Thunderbird State Park (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 174° S
- Love's Planetarium (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 283° W
- World of Wings Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 287° W
- John Hargrove's Place (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 354° N
- Oklahoma River Cruises (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 262° W
- Centennial Land Run Monument (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 263° W
- Walcourt (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 269° W
- American Banjo Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 265° W
- Oklahoma City Repertory Theater (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 269° W
- Factory Obscura OKC (Arts Centre) — 13.7 mi, 268° W
- Architectural DNA (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 268° W
- Poteet Theatre (Theatre) — 13.9 mi, 270° W
- Devon Energy Center Rotunda (Viewpoint) — 14.0 mi, 265° W
- Griffin Memorial (State Park) — 19.0 mi, 207° SW
- Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 69.8 mi, 084° E · 21k acres
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About This Choctaw Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Choctaw, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 35.484983, -97.269942. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
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).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
