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City	Cushing
State	Oklahoma (OK)
County	Payne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.985064
Longitude	-96.76697
Population	8,327
Density	423.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	74023
Area Code	918
County Seat	Stillwater
School District	Cushing Public Schools

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About Cushing, Oklahoma

Cushing is a locality in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,327. The population density is 423.3 people per km². Cushing is located at 35.9851°N, 96.7670°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Cushing is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 74023.

Cushing occupies a central expanse of the Oklahoma plains where the horizon stretches wide under a vast, unyielding sky. It lies 18.6 miles east-southeast of Stillwater, OK (from Stillwater, OK: bearing 119°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Drumright. The landscape surrounding Cushing is defined by the steady, rhythmic persistence of the land, punctuated by the quiet flow of Skull Creek just a mile away. To the distant west, the silhouette of Dawson Ridge occasionally catches the amber light of a setting sun. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the terrain dips into the subtle depressions of Hog Hollow, where the shadows linger longer in the cool of the evening. Visitors often find solace in the open green spaces of Cusing Park, a local sanctuary that anchors the community’s connection to the earth.

Cushing grew into its identity through the rugged pursuit of energy, transforming the local soil into a vital hub for the nation’s oil infrastructure. The rhythm of work here is dictated by the steady hum of pumps and the movement of crude through an intricate web of subterranean arteries. This industrial legacy remains the backbone of the economy, providing a sturdy foundation that has weathered the shifting tides of the global market for generations. Long before the derricks rose, the region was shaped by the deep, indelible history of the Indian Territory, a heritage that pulses beneath the modern surface of the trade. While the world outside changes, the industry in Cushing maintains a quiet, industrial gravity that gives the daily labor a sense of enduring purpose.

Cushing carries a cultural character forged by the intersection of frontier resilience and the disciplined focus of an oil-producing center. The atmosphere at dusk is particularly striking, as the fading light catches the metallic gleam of storage tanks against the darkening prairie grass. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate this shared endurance, grounding their collective spirit in the simple, honest traditions of the plains. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the proximity of Cushing Lake offers a quiet respite for those seeking reflection away from the steady churn of commerce. Famous figures such as the renowned actor James Marsden have origins tied to this region, carrying the quiet determination of the plains into the wider world. The spirit of the place is not found in grand displays, but in the way the wind moves across the red earth, reminding all who remain of the long, steady history beneath their feet.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cusing Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 180° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 267° W
Keystone Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 068° E
Oklahoma Territorial Plaza (Monument) — 14.8 mi, 269° W
Optimus Prime (Monument) — 17.3 mi, 301° NW
Stillwater Pipe Band Practice Hall (Arts Centre) — 18.8 mi, 299° NW
Bell Cow Lake Campground (Local Recreation) — 18.9 mi, 210° SW
Murals (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 180° S
Jerry Davis Blackbox Theatre (Theatre) — 19.2 mi, 299° NW
Heyburn Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 19.3 mi, 091° E
Spirit Rider (Monument) — 19.3 mi, 301° NW
Cowgirl Stadium (Stadium) — 19.4 mi, 301° NW
Nancy Randolph Davis (Public Artwork) — 19.5 mi, 299° NW
Keystone Lake (Recreation Area) — 19.6 mi, 059° NE
Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 198° S
St. Cloud Classics (Chandler) (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 198° S
Bristow Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 22.3 mi, 117° SE
Pawnee Bill Museum State Park (State Park) — 23.2 mi, 354° N
Pawnee Bill Ranch (Attraction) — 24.1 mi, 353° N
Heyburn Lake (Recreation Area) — 24.5 mi, 096° E
W.E. Anderson Stadium (Stadium) — 27.8 mi, 265° W
Keystone State Park (State Park) — 29.3 mi, 069° E
John Hargrove's Place (Attraction) — 37.0 mi, 233° SW
Cherokee Strip Museum (Museum) — 37.5 mi, 304° NW
South Airport Observation Area (Viewpoint) — 43.5 mi, 086° E
Cabinet of Wonder by Mark Dion (Museum) — 44.7 mi, 077° E
Icon Cinema (Cinema) — 44.8 mi, 241° SW
Gather Round Stage (Theatre) — 44.8 mi, 077° E
Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 47.1 mi, 116° SE · 21k acres

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