Deer Lick Oklahoma Map

About Deer Lick, Oklahoma

Deer Lick is a locality in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 34. The population density is 13.8 people per km². Deer Lick is located at 36.4595°N, 94.7468°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74346.

Deer Lick occupies a quiet expanse of the Oklahoma landscape, defined by the red earth that clings to the roots of scrub oak and the persistent, restless wind that scours the plains. It lies 29.6 miles south-southeast of Miami, OK (from Miami, OK: bearing 166°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Grove. The terrain here is marked by the subtle depression of Yellow Bird Hollow, where the shadows linger long after the sun has cleared the horizon, and the nearby flow of Drowning Creek provides a slow, steady pulse to the countryside. Beyond the immediate fields, the silhouette of Pleasant Ridge breaks the skyline to the west, a distant reminder of the rugged geological shifts that shaped this region. When the light fades toward dusk, the air takes on a metallic clarity, illuminating the tall grasses that bend under the weight of the cooling breeze, while the waters of Whitewater Creek Site 3 Reservoir remain as still as a polished mirror, reflecting the vast, darkening sky.

Deer Lick carries the weight of a complex history, existing as a quiet chapter in the long narrative of Indian Territory where the legacies of the Cherokee and other displaced nations remain etched into the social character. The economy here is tethered to the land and the modest industry that supports it, characterized by a deliberate, measured pace that favors endurance over rapid expansion. Residents often look toward the recreational quiet of Lake Eucha Park to find respite, navigating a life governed by the seasonal demands of the soil and the cycles of the regional climate. While the bustle of larger centers remains far removed, Deer Lick maintains a distinct identity, one defined by the resilience of its inhabitants and a stubborn, quiet pride in the simple labor required to thrive in this corner of the state.

About This Deer Lick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deer Lick, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 36.4595, -94.7468. 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 Deer Lick includes the ZIP code (74346), telephone area code (918), county seat of Delaware County (Jay), and school district assignment (Jay 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.