Dripping Springs Oklahoma Map

About Dripping Springs, Oklahoma

Dripping Springs is a locality in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. Dripping Springs is located at 34.1870°N, 97.0383°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74338.

Dripping Springs emerges from the undulating terrain of southern Oklahoma, a place where the earth breathes in the quietude of wide-open skies. It lies 41.4 miles north-west of Denison, TX (from Denison, TX: bearing 316°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east of Ardmore. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, rolling hills draped in a mosaic of native grasses and scattered stands of post oak and blackjack, their gnarled branches reaching like patient fingers towards the horizon. The air itself carries a certain weight, a blend of dry earth, distant woodsmoke, and the faint, sweet perfume of wild blossoms, particularly potent in the hazy mornings before the sun truly asserts its dominion. Evenings bring a deepening indigo to the sky, the fading light catching the dust motes dancing in the stillness, a silent ballet performed for no audience but the land itself. The story of Dripping Springs is one of resilience and quiet determination, rooted in the rich, red soil that has sustained generations. Its economy has long been tied to the land, with cattle ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its livelihood, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of daily life. This is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, woven into the fabric of the community through the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people. The local character is one of pragmatic warmth, a welcoming spirit extended with genuine sincerity, a characteristic often found in places where neighbors rely on one another and the vastness of the plains fosters a sense of shared experience.

About This Dripping Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dripping Springs, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.187039, -97.038346. 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 Dripping Springs and Carter County.

Detailed location data for Dripping Springs includes the ZIP code (73401), telephone area code (405, 918), county seat of Carter County (Ardmore), and school district assignment (Moseley Public School). 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 Dripping Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.