Paden Oklahoma Map

About Paden, Oklahoma

Paden is a locality in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 391. The population density is 369.6 people per km². Paden is located at 35.5078°N, 96.5675°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74860.

Paden rests in a quiet pocket of Okfuskee County, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 23.7 miles east-north-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 58°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-north-east of Prague. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, an undulating prairie that gives way to shallow draws and the occasional cluster of hardy trees. The sky, vast and often a brilliant, unwavering blue, feels immense, pressing down on the landscape with a palpable weight. During the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, golden shadows that stretch across the fields, lending a transient beauty to the ordinary contours of the earth. The air itself often carries the scent of dry grasses and the distant promise of rain, a constant reminder of the cycles that govern this place. The story of Paden is one of resilience and quiet perseverance, a settlement that grew from the rich soil and the aspirations of those who first claimed it. Its economy has long been tied to the land, with agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and farming, forming its backbone. The echoes of past endeavors can still be felt, whispers of a time when this was a vital crossroads. Though the bustling days of its founding may have faded, a distinct character remains, a sense of community forged in the shared experience of rural Oklahoma life. There are no grand monuments here, but in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people, Paden holds its own quiet dignity.

About This Paden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paden, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.507849, -96.567514. 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 Paden and Okfuskee County.

Detailed location data for Paden includes the ZIP code (74860), telephone area code (918), county seat of Okfuskee County (Okemah), and school district assignment (Paden 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 Paden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.