Delaware Oklahoma Map

About Delaware, Oklahoma

Delaware is a locality in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 301. The population density is 296.0 people per km². Delaware is located at 36.7787°N, 95.6394°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74027.

Delaware, Oklahoma, unfolds across rolling Osage County terrain, where the land gently slopes and dips, mirroring the quietude of its existence. It lies 19.0 miles east of Bartlesville, OK (from Bartlesville, OK: bearing 83°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north of Nowata. Patches of native prairie grass, wind-swept and resilient, give way to scattered stands of oak and blackjack trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that often burns a fierce, unwavering blue. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, mingled with the subtle perfume of wild blossoms in spring and the dry, sun-baked aroma of summer fields. A profound stillness often settles over Delaware, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the whisper of wind through the tall grass, a sound that feels as ancient as the land itself. The history of Delaware is intrinsically tied to the rich mineral veins that once pulsed beneath this earth, a legacy of oil and gas extraction that shaped its early days and still informs its economy in subtle ways. While the boom times may have receded, the spirit of industriousness remains, evident in the small farms and ranches that dot the landscape, where generations have worked the soil and tended livestock. The local school, a modest but vital hub, serves as a gathering place, its playground echoing with the laughter of children, a constant reminder of the future being cultivated in this quiet corner of Oklahoma. Delaware, though small, holds a deep-rooted character, a place where time seems to move with a more deliberate, thoughtful pace, allowing the subtle beauty of its surroundings to be fully appreciated.

About This Delaware Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Delaware, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.778698, -95.639423. 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 Delaware and Nowata County.

Detailed location data for Delaware includes the ZIP code (74027), telephone area code (918), county seat of Nowata County (Nowata), and school district assignment (Oklahoma Union Public 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 Delaware is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.