Newcastle Oklahoma Map

About Newcastle, Oklahoma

Newcastle is a locality in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 13,001. The population density is 78.7 people per km². Newcastle is located at 35.2473°N, 97.5998°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73072.

Newcastle rests on the gentle rise of Oklahoma's Cross Timbers, a landscape where the broad, sun-drenched plains begin to yield to a more rugged terrain. It lies 9.0 miles south-west of Moore, OK (from Moore, OK: bearing 225°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west of Norman. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, a mosaic of cultivated fields and stretches of native grasses that ripple in the persistent breeze. Oak and blackjack trees, hardy and resilient, dot the horizon, their branches often silhouetted against a sky that stretches, it seems, for eternity, especially as the day’s light begins its slow, golden descent. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil and the wide-open spaces that define Newcastle's character. The history of Newcastle is tied to the fertile lands and the promise of prosperity they offered, with its roots stretching back to the agricultural boom that shaped this part of Oklahoma. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the earth, with farming and ranching remaining central pillars, their rhythms dictated by the seasons. More recently, the proximity to larger urban centers has brought new industries and a growing population, yet Newcastle retains a distinct sense of its own identity, a quiet persistence that echoes the enduring spirit of the prairie settlers. The occasional glint of oil derricks, standing like stoic sentinels against the vast sky, hints at another layer of the region's economic narrative, a reminder of the resources drawn from beneath the surface.

About This Newcastle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newcastle, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.247287, -97.59976. 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 Newcastle and McClain County.

Detailed location data for Newcastle includes the ZIP code (73065), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of McClain County (Purcell), and school district assignment (Newcastle 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 Newcastle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.