Copan Oklahoma Map

About Copan, Oklahoma

Copan is a locality in Washington County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 710. The population density is 260.3 people per km². Copan is located at 36.8976°N, 95.9261°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Copan is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 74022.

Copan occupies a stretch of the Oklahoma plains where the horizon expands with an unyielding, horizontal grace. It lies 10.8 miles north-northeast of Bartlesville, OK (from Bartlesville, OK: bearing 16°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Dewey. The terrain here is defined by the subtle persistence of the wind and the deep, iron-rich earth that colors the landscape in shades of rust and ochre. A mile to the west, the waters of Copan Lake provide a quiet, reflective expanse that draws the sky down to meet the soil, while the nearby banks of Brush Creek carve a winding path through the brush and timber. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouettes of the Chautauqua Hills rise against the western light, marking the boundary of the prairie as it transitions toward the more rugged elevations beyond. The quality of light during the late afternoon possesses a particular clarity, casting long, thin shadows that emphasize the vastness of the fields and the endurance of the native grasses.

History in Copan remains tethered to the pulse of the oil industry and the legacy of the surrounding lands, which have long served as a crossroads of cultural heritage. The local economy continues to mirror the rhythms of the region, where the extraction of resources and agricultural pursuits have dictated the pace of life for generations. Residents find a familiar stillness in the vicinity of the Copan Lake, a space that serves as a primary gathering point for those who value the intersection of recreation and the natural environment. While the reach of the modern world is felt through the passing of traffic and the hum of machinery, the underlying character of Copan is shaped by the memory of the territory and the quiet, deliberate way in which the workday unfolds. There is a perceptible dignity in the way the architecture of the older buildings holds its ground against the elements, serving as a reminder of the industry that first anchored people to this specific intersection of the plains.

About This Copan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Copan, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 36.897579, -95.926093. 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 Copan includes the ZIP code (74022), telephone area code (918), county seat of Washington County (Bartlesville), and school district assignment (Copan Public 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.