McLoud Oklahoma Map

About McLoud, Oklahoma

McLoud is a locality in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,425. The population density is 94.8 people per km². McLoud is located at 35.4359°N, 97.0914°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74851.

McLoud lies cradled in the undulating terrain of Pottawatomie County, a place where the Oklahoma sky stretches wide and seems to hold its breath. It lies 12.0 miles north-west of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 309°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-east of Harrah. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and fertile soil, a verdant expanse that whispers of agricultural bounty and the quiet persistence of life. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-lumbering clouds, paints the fields and scattered stands of trees in hues of pale gold and soft green, a fleeting beauty that lingers in the air long after the clouds have passed. The character of McLoud is etched not in grand monuments, but in the unassuming grace of its rural setting, where the natural world dictates the rhythm of the day. Originally established by and named for a railroad official, McLoud carries the faint echo of its railway past, a whisper of connection to a wider world that once arrived on iron tracks. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, thrives on the rich earth that surrounds the community, with pecan groves and grain fields speaking of generations of hard work and dedication. This is a place where distinctive traditions, like the annual Pecan Festival, draw people together, celebrating the fruits of their labor and the enduring spirit of the region. McLoud maintains a quiet dignity, a sense of groundedness that comes from a deep connection to the land and a history that unfolds with the seasons.

About This McLoud Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McLoud, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.4359, -97.091416. 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 McLoud and Pottawatomie County.

Detailed location data for McLoud includes the ZIP code (74851), telephone area code (918), county seat of Pottawatomie County (Shawnee), and school district assignment (McLoud 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 McLoud is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.