Idabel Oklahoma Map
Idabel, Oklahoma — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Idabel, McCurtain County.
Interactive Map of Idabel, Oklahoma
| City | Idabel |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | McCurtain |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.895665 |
| Longitude | -94.826328 |
| Population | 6,987 |
| Density | 161.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Idabel, Oklahoma
Idabel is a locality in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,987. The population density is 161.4 people per km². Idabel is located at 33.8957°N, 94.8263°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74745.
Idabel rests in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma, a place where the piney woods begin to thicken and the air carries the damp, earthy scent of the Ouachita foothills. It lies 55.1 miles north-west of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 305°T), and is situated 10.5 miles south-south-west of Broken Bow. The land here is a soft, rolling tapestry of green, punctuated by the deeper, darker hues of dense forests that climb the gentle slopes. Creeks, often little more than silver threads glinting in the sunlight, weave their way through the terrain, feeding into larger waterways that murmur their constant, low song. The sky above Idabel is vast, a canvas that shifts from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to the bruised, dramatic purples and oranges of sunset, painting the scattered clouds in strokes of fire. Life here moves with a quiet grace, a steady hum that rises from the pavement of Main Street and drifts out towards the bordering wilderness. The story of Idabel is entwined with the arrival of the railroad in the early 20th century, a steel ribbon that opened up this frontier land for timber and agriculture. The rich soil, nourished by the abundant rainfall, proved fertile ground for crops, and the vast forests provided a steady supply of lumber, shaping the local economy for generations. While those industries still hold sway, a more diverse economic landscape is emerging, with small businesses and services catering to both residents and the occasional visitor drawn by the natural beauty. The area’s proximity to the Ouachita National Forest offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, a quiet draw for those seeking respite in the dappled shade of ancient trees or the cool embrace of the mountain streams. Idabel, in its unassuming way, embodies a resilience, a spirit shaped by the land and the enduring pulse of its people.
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About This Idabel Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Idabel, Oklahoma with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Idabel and McCurtain County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Idabel is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Idabel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
