Ponca City Oklahoma Map

About Ponca City, Oklahoma

Ponca City is a locality in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 24,326. The population density is 512.2 people per km². Ponca City is located at 36.7070°N, 97.0856°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74601.

Ponca City unfurls across a landscape that speaks of prairie generosity and the enduring spirit of the land. It lies 40.9 miles north of Stillwater, OK (from Stillwater, OK: bearing 358°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-west of McCord. The terrain, a broad, open expanse, rolls with a subtle grace, hinting at the vastness of the sky that presides over it. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a pale, shimmering green, stand sentinel along the few waterways, their roots grasping deep into the rich, dark soil. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and distant, ripening grain, and the light, as it begins its descent, softens the edges of the world, casting long shadows that stretch like sleepy fingers across the fields. The story of Ponca City is deeply entwined with the legacy of oil and the resourceful people who built it. The Marland Oil Company, a titan of its time, left an indelible mark, its grand estate, the Pioneer Woman Museum, a testament to that era, now standing as a proud landmark. The economy still finds its footing in agriculture, with wheat and cattle ranching forming the backbone of the surrounding countryside, but the echoes of industry also resonate, a quiet hum beneath the surface. Ponca City’s distinctive character is also shaped by its namesake, the Ponca Tribe, whose history and presence are a vital thread in the community's rich cultural fabric, a story told in art, tradition, and the very spirit of the place.

About This Ponca City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ponca City, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.706981, -97.085595. 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 Ponca City and Kay County.

Detailed location data for Ponca City includes the ZIP code (74601), telephone area code (918), county seat of Kay County (Newkirk), and school district assignment (Ponca City 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 Ponca City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.