Hunter Oklahoma Map

About Hunter, Oklahoma

Hunter is a locality in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 139. The population density is 207.5 people per km². Hunter is located at 36.5636°N, 97.6612°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74640.

Hunter rests in a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the earth rolls in gentle, persistent swells under an immense sky. It lies 16.7 miles north-east of Enid, OK (from Enid, OK: bearing 46°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-west of Garber. The land here is a study in muted ochres and faded greens, stitched together by the straight, determined lines of agricultural fields that stretch towards horizons often softened by a haze of heat. A quiet strength emanates from the landscape, a resilience born of enduring prairie winds and the steady, demanding work of cultivation. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at baked soil and the distant whisper of ripening wheat, and the light itself seems to possess a particular clarity, making the distant silos and water towers stand out like sentinels against the vast canvas of blue. The story of Hunter is one of hardy settlers who found purchase in this fertile, if sometimes unforgiving, terrain. Its economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the land, with generations of families dedicating themselves to the cultivation of grains and livestock that feed far beyond these borders. While no grand monuments mark its history, the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its few buildings speaks of a practical people who built for endurance, not display. The rhythm of life in Hunter is measured by the seasons and the dependable turn of the agricultural cycle, a steady, grounding pulse that has shaped its character and continues to define its quiet, enduring spirit.

About This Hunter Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hunter, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.563643, -97.661163. 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 Hunter and Garfield County.

Detailed location data for Hunter includes the ZIP code (74640), telephone area code (918), county seat of Garfield County (Enid), and school district assignment (Pond Creek-Hunter 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 Hunter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.