Meridian Oklahoma Map

About Meridian, Oklahoma

Meridian is a locality in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. Meridian is located at 34.4273°N, 97.9781°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73058.

Meridian rests on a gently rolling expanse, a place where the Oklahoma sky feels vast and impossibly blue, often brushed with streaks of migrating clouds. It lies 26.6 miles east-south-east of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 118°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-south-west of Duncan. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered mesquite and hardy oak trees, their branches reaching out like weathered hands. Fields of sorghum and wheat, depending on the season, unfurl in broad swathes, their textures shifting from the soft whisper of ripening grain to the crisp rustle of harvested stalks. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the late afternoon light casts long, slanted shadows that deepen the contours of the land, painting the horizon with hues of apricot and rose. The story of Meridian is etched in the dust and ambition of its past, a place that grew from the fertile soil and the promise of agriculture. For generations, the rhythm of Meridian has been tied to the land, with families cultivating cotton and grain, their livelihoods dependent on the whims of sun and rain. Though the early days saw a bustling trade driven by the railroad, Meridian has since settled into a quieter existence, its economy now a blend of agricultural enterprises and the steady, dependable businesses that serve the local populace. The distinctive character of Meridian is found in its unhurried pace, in the friendly waves exchanged between neighbors and the quiet pride in a heritage rooted in resilience and connection to the earth.

About This Meridian Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meridian, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.427306, -97.978091. 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 Meridian and Stephens County.

Detailed location data for Meridian includes the ZIP code (73666), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Stephens County (Duncan), and school district assignment (Coyle 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 Meridian is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.