Okmulgee Oklahoma Map

About Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Okmulgee is a locality in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 11,348. The population density is 255.0 people per km². Okmulgee is located at 35.6234°N, 95.9605°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74447.

Okmulgee rests on a landscape of rolling hills that soften into broad, fertile plains, a gentle topography shaped by ancient waterways. It lies 22.4 miles south of Bixby, OK (from Bixby, OK: bearing 191°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west of Morris. The air here carries a particular stillness, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that stretch and blur the edges of the cultivated fields and the scattered stands of oak and hickory. The sky above feels vast, a canvas for the dramatic cloud formations that often drift across this part of Oklahoma, and the scent of damp earth and ripening crops is a constant, subtle perfume. The very texture of the land, a rich, dark loam, speaks of deep roots and a patient, enduring strength, a quiet beauty that hums beneath the surface of everyday life. The story of Okmulgee is deeply entwined with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, whose capital once stood here, a testament to a proud and resilient heritage. This legacy continues to inform the cultural character of Okmulgee, a place where history is not a distant echo but a living presence. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, now also finds strength in light manufacturing and a growing service sector, a steady, pragmatic pulse that keeps the community moving forward. The distinctive architecture of the Creek Nation Council House, a grand, red-brick structure, stands as a prominent landmark, a symbol of continuity and enduring spirit, drawing visitors who seek to understand the deep historical currents that flow through this particular corner of Oklahoma.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Okmulgee, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.623437, -95.96055. 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 Okmulgee and Okmulgee County.

Detailed location data for Okmulgee includes the ZIP code (74447), telephone area code (918), county seat of Okmulgee County (Okmulgee), and school district assignment (Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.