Dickson Oklahoma Map

About Dickson, Oklahoma

Dickson is a locality in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,231. The population density is 38.1 people per km². Dickson is located at 34.1873°N, 96.9845°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73401.

Dickson, a place where the Oklahoma sky seems to stretch with an uncommon breadth, unfolds across rolling terrain that hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped it. It lies 39.3 miles north-west of Denison, TX (from Denison, TX: bearing 319°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Ardmore. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the stoic resilience of post oak and blackjack trees clinging to the gentle inclines. As the sun begins its descent, the light softens, casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the land, and the air grows still, carrying the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and wild grasses. The quiet here is not an absence of sound, but a presence of its own, a low hum of cicadas and the distant murmur of life unfolding at its own unhurried pace. The story of Dickson is one of agricultural roots and resilient spirit, a testament to generations who have coaxed sustenance from this land. Once a hub for cotton and later cattle, the economy of Dickson has always been tethered to the rhythms of the earth and the hard work of its people. Though the grand plantations of a bygone era are now a faded memory, the legacy of those who labored and built can still be felt in the enduring sense of community. Local traditions, passed down through families, continue to bind the residents together, fostering a quiet pride in their heritage and a steadfast commitment to their home.

About This Dickson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dickson, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.187317, -96.984456. 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 Dickson and Carter County.

Detailed location data for Dickson includes the ZIP code (73401), telephone area code (405), county seat of Carter County (Ardmore), and school district assignment (Dickson 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 Dickson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.